Managing hay fields and pastures when storms blow debris into them
Debris blown into pastures following storms poses risks to grazing livestock. Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh has some tips to minimize them.
You couldn’t pioneer without a felling axe
Paul Locher continues his "An American Tale" series by introducing readers to the most important tool used to open the American frontier — the felling axe.
Memories of simple childhood joys
Judith Sutherland's best memories of times with friends and cousins had nothing to do with toys, but with the simple resources and time with one another.
Voluntary conservation is the foundation of SWCD programming
Soil and water conservation districts rely on their cooperators, farmers and residents, to implement conservation practices that impact communities.
Spring marks the start of seed season
Most people wouldn’t think much of Eric Keller’s Germinator 3000, but for him, it’s a marvel.
Weather is biggest market mover right now
Corn and soybean prices have been improving as a result of wet harvest weather in Argentina and indications fewer acres of corn may be planted in the U.S.
Help us solve the mystery of Item No. 1267
If you recognize Item No. 1267 or have any guesses on how it may have been used, let us know by commenting or emailing us at editorial@farmanddairy.com.
Old maps lead to good memories
Judith Sutherland reflects on pages of field mapping her Dad had done long ago.
Silvopasture: Can livestock production really coexist with trees?
Silvopasture is the integration of trees and grazing livestock on the same land. Learn how to manage your pastures for both livestock and timber production.
When is a fisher not an angler?
Last year fishers were rediscovered in Ohio. The fisher is a member of the weasel family. It isn't related to any cat and doesn't it feed on fish.
