CAUV: Judge rules in favor of tree farmer
SALEM, Ohio - A judge's decision to allow a Columbiana County tree farmer reduced property taxes through the
Grazing annuals extends pasture life
SALEM, Ohio - Graziers willing to put in a little extra time can reap big benefits - and yields - by adding annuals to their grazing plans.
Pa. sale barn convicted of animal cruelty
SALEM, Ohio - The livestock auction in New Holland, Pa., was convicted Feb. 15 of animal cruelty for neglecting three disabled sheep.
What’s coming to town with Harrison Ethanol
SALEM, Ohio - In the works for years, Farmers Ethanol LLC's project at Cadiz in Harrison County is taking shape.
Anniversary of Ohio’s biggest earthquake
COLUMBUS - This week marks the 70th anniversary of the largest earthquake ever recorded in Ohio. In early March 1937, western Ohio experienced earthquakes that caused considerable damage in the Shelby County town of Anna, as well as surrounding communities, including Sidney and Wapakoneta.
Continuous corn requires strategic weed control
COLUMBUS - Planting continuous corn may promote greater weed control problems, but growers can stave off any serious issues as long as they follow the best management strategies for their situation.
Even seeds deserve the VIP treatment
INDIANAPOLIS - Over the years, growers have learned more about the soil and the different techniques to properly manage their crops.
Growth implants must be correctly timed or marbling, grade lessened
WOOSTER, Ohio - Implants can negatively affect quality, if you let them. Growth implants are commonly used in the cattle industry with little regard to how they influence marbling, the "taste fat," said Gary Fike, feedlot specialist for Certified Angus Beef LLC.
Plant spacing key to high corn yield
COLUMBUS - Uneven plant spacing and emergence may reduce yield potential in corn. Seed should be spaced as uniformly as possible within the row to ensure maximum yields and optimal crop performance.