West Nile virus confirmed in Ohio horses
The Ohio Department of Agriculture confirmed the first two positive cases this year of West Nile virus in Ohio horses.
African Swine Fever not in US yet; but know risks, signs
As African Swine Fever continues to spread across Asia, there are some things farmers in the United States should know and watch out for in their hogs.
Garden cleanup: How to help overwintering pollinators
Plenty of pollinators overwinter in gardens, using debris that is left behind to survive. Wait until April to start cleaning up your flower beds.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed in three PA counties
Pennsylvania confirmed cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in three counties Sept. 21. The virus can be life-threatening for humans and animals.
Delayed harvest bolsters attendance at Farm Science Review
LONDON, Ohio — Even during a challenging year for farmers, the 57th annual Farm Science Review topped recent years’ visitor totals with its first-ever career fair, more than 100 educational talks and new technology.
Drop the snark, see the opportunity in meatless trends
Meatless burgers represent environmental consciousness and social connected-ness right now. So, what do we farmers and ranchers do? Do we make fun of vegans and post memes about vegetables on social media, or do we take a breath and think about why we work the land and how we can adapt to change?
More time for producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage
New sign-up deadline for Dairy Margin Coverage is Sept. 27.
The Carmony family business stinks
The guys at Carmony Stock Farms put up with a lot of crap on a daily basis. It’s par for the course when running a custom manure application company.
Expectation versus reality in the grain markets
Marlin Clark braves the 35-foot commute from his bed to his computer to bring us this week's grain report, breaking down corn and soybean prices.
Portage, Wayne Co. fairs help family affected by fire
Portage County Randolph Fair and Wayne County Fair donated money to the Bogavich family, who lost three children in a house fire.
