Choose the best business structure for your farm
The business structure you choose for your farm influences daily operations, how decisions are made and the responsibilities of owners.
Debate: Who really invented the steel plow?
Although Deere history gives credit for the steel plow to Deere, Case, who later owned Andrus' plow company, cites Leonard Andrus and never mentions Deere.
Barn detectives examine age-old question: How old is my barn?
How does a person go about finding out how old his barn is? Very carefully, say members of the Friends of the Ohio Barns in this week's column.
When is the right time to re-seed your hayfield?
Determine when it is the right time to re-seed your hayfield based on your soil conditions and how you choose to manage your fields.
All in the plant family: vegetable classification and cultivation
Vegetable plants in the same family have similar characteristics. Familiarity with plant families gives gardeners keen insight to plants’ unique needs.
Why are there spiderwebs in my tree?
The fall webworm is native to North America and is common from Canada into Mexico. Learn why their webs are more noticeable during fall.
Tragic fate of many horses in World War I
World War I took a toll the on horses. Barbed wire, rapid-fire machine guns and more accurate and deadly explosive artillery were difficult to contend with.
Estimating your corn silage yield
There are two common ways to estimate tonnage, one based on plant height and the other based on estimated grain yield.
Tips for handling wet hay
Storing hay in a wet year requires a lot of care.
The pleasing properties of purple dead nettle
Purple dead nettle is anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial. It can be used on wounds to help stop the bleeding or to alleviate joint pain.
