How to install a rain barrel
Rain barrels can help manage stormwater on your property, as well as, benefit the environment. Learn how to properly install and maintain a rain barrel.
Scientist: climate makes rainfall more likely
In a June 20 webinar, Dr. Aaron Wilson discussed weather and the changing climate in Ohio, and how farmers can respond.
What’s next for industrial hemp growers?
The 2018 Farm Bill legalized industrial hemp federally, but producers still need to consider markets and state laws before growing.
Flooding washes away Shelby County corn fields
More than nine inches of rain fell this week in Shelby County, Ohio, causing damage to fields and crops.
What to do if you can’t plant a cash crop
Farmers who can't plant corn or soybeans this year because of consistently wet fields shouldn’t leave those fields bare.
USDA will let farmers make hay earlier on cover crops
Farmers can hay, graze or cut cover crops for silage, haylage or baleage on prevented plant acres on or after Sept. 1 and still maintain eligibility for their full 2019 prevented planting indemnity.
How to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in Ohio
Get familiar with the most common types of aquatic invasive species in Ohio and learn to help prevent spreading them.
Genetics of feed efficiency could save dairymen $540M a year
A new study focuses on increasing cow feed efficiency to improve profitability and substantially reduce the greenhouse gas footprint of the dairy industry.
Innovations for shrinking agricultural workforce
The competitiveness of U.S. agriculture, as well as the welfare of farm workers and their communities, depends on how we adapt to an era of labor scarcity.
Grain farmers facing ‘slow-motion disaster’
Compounding the poor planting season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced June 10 that unplanted acres will not qualify for 2019 Market Facilitation Program payments.
