Grain farming: There’s an app for that
The Spillmans farm 2,600 acres in Tuscarawas and Stark counties in Ohio. They use an app to keep field records, collaborate and save money.
Region’s shale oil and gas potential untapped
At the Appalachian Storage Hub Conference, June 7, in Canonsburg, Pa., attendees discussed the untapped potential of oil and gas in the tri-state area.
Grain markets weathering the good and bad
The weather continues to be the biggest grain story of 2018 so far, for better or worse.
How to keep raccoons away from your home
Raccoons can cause big problems for homeowners. Find out what you can do to stop unintentionally inviting them over.
10 components of an irrigation system
Whether you are using a well or surface water to irrigate, the primary components of an irrigation system are often similar, if not identical.
Ohio Legislature approves orphan well plugging bill
Property owners who have an orphaned or idled well may soon have new hope for having it plugged.
Applying nutrients the right way
Manure applicators are a necessary part of animal agriculture, and an important part of the industry.
Ohio lawmakers review fertilizer bill
Members of the House and Senate agriculture committees held a joint meeting June 5 at the Statehouse, to review the effects of Ohio’s nutrient law (S.B. 1).
Young and Farming: Nathan Steel
Nathan and Megan Steel love dairy cows, but as the farm struggles to breakeven they looked to diversify. They jumped when a produce market was for sale.
Drone aids in making farm decisions
Ed, Lorraine, William and James Thiele of Bulter County, Pa., milk 40 cows and farm 300 acres. A drone is now helping them make many farming decisions.
