Do research before buying coated seed
The effects of seed coating on forage seed establishment and yield can be inconsistent, so it is important for producers to ask questions when making decisions about purchasing coated forage seed.
Researchers find inexpensive strategy to improve establishment of switchgrass
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Switchgrass is a multipurpose crop native to Kentucky. Once established, switchgrass grows well on marginal land, but it takes several years...
Marcellus and Utica shale update: Monroe and Noble counties lead pack
According to the ODNR, there are 35 Marcellus shale permits and 953 permits for drilling in Utica shale.
African youth become haymaking entrepreneurs
A project spearheaded by scientists in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences and Uganda's Makarere University is helping African youths establish businesses and generate income.
Carrollton Farmers Exchange expanding with dry and liquid fertilizer
Carrollton Farmers Exchange is expanding with a 1,100 ton dry fertilizer bulk storage and blending facility, and the addition of a liquid fertilizer plant with 44,000-gallon capacity.
OFBF promotes five employees
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation recently made employee changes and promoted five staff members.
Chad Endsley
Chad Endsley has been promoted to general counsel...
Coshocton ethanol plant, Syngenta contract for Enogen corn
Agreement could add a 40 cent per bushel premium for ethanol corn.
New Pa. law protects farmers from others’ game violations
Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett has signed legislation providing additional landowner liability protection for those who allow people to hunt on their land.
A good crop of these can lead to a good hunt
The 2013 Ohio acorn mast survey conducted at 36 wildlife areas showed a decrease in production from the previous year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
ODA staff tour some premier Ohio cheese makers
Ohio produced more than one-third of the nation’s Swiss cheese in 2012.
