How to communicate the value of local food to customers
Farmers can communicate the true value of local food through conversations, samples, in-store signage, newsletters, menus, blogs and vlogs, and agritourism.
Dairy exodus: Ohio has lost 172 dairy farms in 12 months
Too many years of poor milk prices and unpredictable markets for milk, cull cows, breeding stock, and feed have taken their toll, and more dairy farm families are agonizing over their future as milk producers.
Unwanted trash is everywhere: Pick it up
It’s a shame that we are so used to seeing trash every day and everywhere that we simply shake our collective heads and go about our business.
Adulthood is not for sissies
Being an adult is like folding fitted sheets. No one really knows how.
Evolution of our canine companions
Our interaction with dogs as pets has evolved over the past 100 years, creating a whole bunch of specialty industries just for our furry family members.
Feather replacement: It’s time to molt
After nesting, molting is the most important thing birds do. Feathers are critical for survival.
With President Trump, you basically get what you voted for
Donald Trump's trade policy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s rising crop estimates are putting pressure on farmers and ranchers.
Save money, use livestock to harvest hay
Using livestock to make later cuttings of hay is one of the best opportunities producers have to reduce costs and make more profit year after year.
USMCA trade agreement bumps harvest from ag headlines
Even with negative crop news, the USMCA trade agreement helped grain prices continue the recent rally.
Fuel famine in 1919 and unusual tractor use
During a time when most heated with coal and factories relied on steam for power and light, a coal miners' strike inspired interesting uses for tractors.
