Frank Burkett named Ohio Farm Bureau president
Stark Co. farmer Frank Burkett has been elected president of the Ohio Farm Bureau. He succeeds Steve Hirsch of Chillicothe, who left the board to stand for election to the Nationwide board.
Energy initiative collecting signatures for Ohio’s ballot
Energy initiative is collecting signatures to appear on Ohio's ballot, but not without controversy.
Stark SWCD offering cover crop program
Cost-share opportunities available for Stark County cover crops.
Got wildlife problems in your backyard? Get help
A key to handling backyard wildlife problems is making your backyard a worse place to be — for them, that is, not you.
Applications being accepted for new Western Lake Erie Basin EQIP initiative
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service opened a new three-year initiative to provide accelerated conservation assistance for farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin, including land in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program will be used to fund applications.
Daffodil Dairy Sale garners an unofficial average of $1,598
The Holsteins averaged $1,755; Jersey $800; Brown Swiss $1,305; Ayrshire $1,075 and Milking Shorthorns earned $1,500.
Communication and confidence: Two themes shared at East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference
Close to 150 women gathered for the third annual conference, which offered a chance for networking and farm business education.
Delaware Valley University dairy sale averages $2,063
Oakfield AR Splendid-Red ET, a senior 2-year-old consigned by Dylan Riedel, of Corry, Pa., topped the Delaware Valley University Green and Gold Sale, selling for $4,550 to the university.
Farmers, consultants needed for major initiative to update fertilizer guidelines
Ohio State University Extension is embarking on a major initiative to determine the optimal rates of fertilization on the state’s major crops.
More than 10,000 Ohio farmers have received water quality training
Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training (FACT) allows farmers and commercial fertilizer applicators to meet the educational requirements of Ohio’s new agricultural fertilization law.
