Duck hunter keeps it real with wood decoys
Vic Sutek of Columbiana County is just as passionate about duck hunting at 63 as he was at 18. Only one thing has changed — no more plastic decoys.
Insects, livestock and wildlife don’t really predict weather
Can woolly bears predict a bad winter? Do cows lie down before rain? Does a large spider web mean cold weather? Find out if the folklores are true.
Farm and Dairy’s top stories of 2021
2021 was a year full of ups and downs for agriculture — and the rest of the world. Here's a look back at some of the top stories we covered in 2021.
Rootstown Reindeer Farm spreads holiday joy, peace
Rootstown Reindeer Farm started with a literal dream for Kellie and Mike Gregg. Now, it's well on the way to being a full-fledged agritourism farm.
How to have an eco-friendly holiday season
There’s a way to enjoy the holidays and reduce their impact on the environment. If everyone does their part, we can all enjoy a more eco-friendly holiday.
How humans fail livestock guardian dog training
Training is about the human, not the animal. Humans like things to be easy, and we’ll let a situation or behavior slide, because it’s working.
Project seeks viable option for manure phosphorus management
Theresa Dirksen, Mercer County Ag Solutions coordinator, has been working with livestock producers, in Mercer County, Ohio, to remove manure phosphorus.
Ohio needs trappers to manage furbearer populations
Trapping of furbearers is important for conservation and a host of other reasons. However, the average age of trappers in North America is 50 years old.
Ohio Farm Bureau encouraged to ‘be bold’ during annual meeting
County delegates updated policies, revised the membership structure and increased annual dues at the 2021 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting.
Central State researchers look to expand hemp, trout markets
Central State University researchers are aiming to create more opportunities in hemp and aquaculture, with a recently grant-funded project that seeks to get hemp grain approved as a feed ingredient for fish feed, expand markets for hemp and trout and increase diversity in agriculture.
