Stopping the spread of invasive species
Julie Geiss outlines some invasive plant species spreading within the U.S. today and ponders the best management techniques.
Beech Creek gardens popular place for children and critters
Barb Mudrak shares information about the things to see and learn at Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve in Stark County's Washington Township.
Time to estimate corn silage yield
It is time to start estimating yields and if needed negotiating a price with neighboring grain farmers for the additional silage you will need.
Good weather continues to keep prices low
The market continues to trade the idea that we are having great weather and will have a big crop. The result is low prices, especially in corn.
Any land can produce varied crops
"Five Acres and Independence" is a good book to check out if you find yourself wanting to live off your own land for the first time.
Catfish with Cops popular event in Stark Co.
Catfish with Cops raised $375 for the Stark Parks Ranger Cadet program, which involves working and ride-alongs with park rangers, and some training.
Let your inner child loose on spotted lanternfly
Most importantly, if you see a spotted lanternfly, let your inner child fly and stomp on that bug as hard and fast as you can.
How to calculate debt to asset ratio
In his Dairy Excel column this week, Chris Zoller explains calculating debt to asset ratio.
Part Two: Harvesting kindness
Judith Sutherland continues her story from last week about Adele Crockett and the orchard she was left in 1932 amid the Great Depression.
Negotiating and re-seeding right-of-ways
Learn how to negotiate contracts for right-of-way or easements on your farmland. The two major points to consider are land usage and eminent domain.
