Friday, May 3, 2024
Select Sires facility

Two of the nation's largest genetic companies announce plans to join entities.
Bill Bakan with his barley and beer

Malted barley provides specialty crop growers a niche market opportunity.

Over 70 breeds of cattle can be found in the United States today. However, only about 12 to 15 breeds have a major influence on the cattle industry.
cows

Completing records results in finding problems within the herd faster and correcting those problems sooner — minimizing production loss.
Baling hay

Hay baling season can come with its own set of hazards. Ohio State's Kent McGuire shares some guidelines to prevent injuries this summer.
rentz angus award

Ohio Angus breeder James Rentz, of Coldwater, has received the Historic Angus Herd award from the American Angus Association.

Asset ownership, hours worked and management responsibilities vary across managers, operators and owners of the farm. Learn to divide farm income, fairly.

Vegetable plants in the same family have similar characteristics. Familiarity with plant families gives gardeners keen insight to plants’ unique needs.
solar bauer beef

Solar energy powers this Carroll County beef farm and a home on the property.
Sperry egg farm

This family farm is planning for the future. Last year, Sperry Farms, located in Atlantic, Pennsylvania, added on 30,000 square feet to house new egg processing equipment, which moves 53 eggs through the system per second, or 530 cases an hour.