Modern corn hybrids more resilient to nitrogen stress
Purdue University agronomists find modern corn hybrids use the same amount of nitrogen as earlier varieties and suggest saving some nitrogen for application later in the season.
Around the web this week: April 3
From dinner kits to off-grid butchers in Montana, here are six stories to read from this past week.
5 stories farmers read this week: April 2, 2016
Farm and Dairy’s top stories this week include tips for Easter lily care, morel mushroom hunting tips, planting a perennial food garden and a joint venture between John Deere and Hagie Manufacturing.
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.
Spring weeds: Dandelion tea, salad and lotion bars
Although most people consider dandelions weeds, the plant has been used as food and medicine for hundreds of years.
Dusty air is no good for you, nor your livestock
Dusty conditions can cause issues for horses and livestock, as well.
Corn growers expect major increase in acreage
USDA planting report says growers plan to plant more corn, less soybeans.
Farming from the air
Butch Fisher, owner, Fisher Ag Services, Cardington, Ohio, has been providing aerial application services to area farmers for over 40 years.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 31, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Forever 4-H'ers club of Salem, Ohio.
