Report failed crop acreage before destroying and replanting
Failed acreage must be reported to FSA before destroying and replanting, to allow time for a field check.
God willing and the creek don’t move
It is not at all uncommon for folks to call the Soil and Water Conservation District office asking for help in addressing rapidly eroding streambanks.
Get ready, the hummingbirds are about to land
By the time you read this, there may be hummingbirds in your backyard.
More farm succession workshops being planned
In case you missed the first opportunity, more farm succession workshops are being planned.
Negative market influences add up
Avian flu is one more negative working against the grain prices.
Sunlight requirements for growing vegetables
Sunlight is critical to growing vegetables, but ensuring vegetable plants get enough sunlight can be tricky if trees, fences or structures keep your yard shady.
Officials report Ohio’s black bears are here to stay
Sightings in 2014 involved 88 individual black bears, up from 74 in 2013.
Household messes make memories
Sometimes making a mess is worth the memories.
Author gave timely tips for 19th century women
Lydia Marie Child's "The American Frugal Housewife" published in 1832, contains a list of maxims for health that are worth a read.
How much debt can you manage on your dairy?
Most farms have some level of debt. How much and what kind of debt will vary from farm to farm.
