Updated online tool allows closer look at disease development
The tool's update now allows growers to include more personalized information to get a closer look at the risk of Fusarium head blight in their area.
Some wheat crops at risk for scab
Southwest Ohio wheat growers with early flowering fields planted with highly scab-susceptible varieties are at moderate risk for Fusarium head blight development this week.
New USDA portal enables farmers, ranchers to request conservation assistance online
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that farmers, ranchers and private forest landowners can now do business with U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through a new online portal.
Doris the Dorset continues her Houdini act
Columnist Judie Sutherland has no idea how Doris, self-proclaimed queen of the flock, gets out of every fenced-in area. But she does. Again. And Again.
Supper Club brings friends together
Janet Cassidy shares her Supper Club idea — a way of entertaining and socializing with friends.
How to protect your garden from birds
Some birds can be a nuisance in the garden, but there are simple ways for gardeners to scare birds off and lessen the damage done to fruits and vegetables.
Lots of weather, but no good grain price news
Soybeans are poised to go below $9, and that is the lowest price in a long time. Barring a turn to poor weather, beans will get cheaper, says grain merchandiser Marlin Clark.
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 5/23
This week’s top stories include tips for transplanting seedlings, ways farmers are working to connect with the community, insight on the future of the shale oil and gas industry in the U.S. and tips for planting herbs.
How to display the American flag
The U.S. Flag Code describes the appropriate ways to display the American flag for all occasions.
Water your vegetable garden for optimal performance
Watering the garden seems simple enough, but irrigation is something most gardeners get wrong.
