Watch your herd’s fuel (feed) economy
Milk prices are lower than they were a year ago, so marginal income over feed costs are going to be lower this year compared to last year. We really need to be managing input costs and feed efficiency on dairy farms.
Veterinarian looks back at ‘problem-solving’ career
"We're problem solvers," Karen Martin said. "We take on the problem, and we solve it, for the people."
Ground roof falls, leaving Musser family wondering if they’ll lose farm
The Musser family is losing ground on their farm after subsidence struck earlier this summer. Since then, acreage has dwindled and it has meant changes in the dairy operation to keep it going.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Aug. 27, 2015
A roundup of FFA news.
Central State moves forward with land-grant plans
Central State moves forward with funding to begin implementing academic programs and extension work to meet the missions of their new land-grant status.
2015 Ohio Youth Capital Challenge winners named
4-H youth propose policies and public programs to solve community issues in state contest.
Tough year for haymaking, as well
It's not just the grain crops that are hurting this year. Forage and hay production is being affected, as well.
Monsanto gives up trying to buy Syngenta
The Monsanto Company has been rebuffed in its efforts to take over Syngenta, as its latest “enhanced proposal did not meet Syngenta’s financial expectations.”
Researchers deploy insect ‘birth control’ to protect cranberry crop
"Insect birth control" disrupts the mating communication system keeping moths (or other insects) and protects the cranberry crop.
Holmes County Fair auction results
Results from the 2015 Holmes County Fair livestock auction.
