15 questions to ask before purchasing farmland
The increase in crop and livestock prices have generated significant profits for many farmers, which some are using to buy additional land.
Growing demand has driven land values to record highs in many areas. Whether farmers are using cash or borrowing money, buying land should include a well-researched financial plan.
White vegetables are a good source of potassium
Colorful vegetables are promoted as key to a healthy diet, but white vegetables, especially potatoes, shouldn't be forgotten.
Let’s hope weather staves off wheat head scab in Ohio
Wheat growers can use scab-forecasting system to determine if fungicides are needed.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of May 30, 2013:
What's going on in FFA chapters around our neck of the woods.
What is it that’s driving farmland value?
Farmland values continue to increase by large amounts each year and have reached record levels in most states in the Midwest, measured by both non-inflation adjusted (nominal) and inflation adjusted (real) values.
Youngstown school now offering aquaponics, growing opportunities
Choffin Carreer and Technical Center in Youngstown is offering an aquaponics program in hopes of bolstering the city's burgeoning local food scene.
Changes to Pork Quality Assurance Plus
COLUMBUS — As the Pork Quality Assurance Plus program goes through changes, state PQA Plus trainers have learned that they are still able to...
Mahoning Co. 4-H granted use of Southern Park Stables
Southern Park Stables was part of the Southern Park Racetrack, established in 1911. This racetrack, with entrances off McClurg Road and Washington Boulevard, and the surrounding acres were a huge draw for people who wanted a day in the country.
Stables built in early 1900s for gentlemen’s pastime
(Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from a 2012 article by John A. Darnell Jr., and reprinted with permission from the Boardman News.)
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OSA launching Soybean Yield and Quality Contest
The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) is announcing the launch of the state's fourth Soybean Yield and Quality Contest for the 2013 growing season.
