Help protect the bees with basic guidance on pesticides
With bloom season approaching for fruit crops, it's important to remind growers of the main tactics for reducing the risk of pesticides to bees.
Club lambs and commercial flocks: Finding that balance
Mike Stitzlein, of Stitzlein Club Lambs, in Ashland, Ohio, says he enjoys raising sheep for local 4-H’ers. But, he says it’s important to remember the commercial side of the sheep industry.
Ohio FFA Convention: An outsider’s perspective
Our student helper shares her experiences after attending her first Ohio FFA State Convention.
China-US soybean stalemate continues
U.S. farmers have begun planting soybeans amid a tense trade war with China, the world’s largest consumer of the crop.
Challenging the ‘rule of capture’
The decision by the Pennsylvania Superior Court, which was appealed, rules that the "rule of capture" does not apply to hydraulic fracturing.
Prices go down as the weather improves
Planting weather is here, and the markets are responding accordingly.
Ohio FFA presents state awards
This year's state FFA convention recognized the top winners across Ohio for their proficiency awards and more.
How to grow watermelons in northern climates
To successfully grow watermelons in northern climates, you need to choose the right variety and optimize growing conditions.
5 things to know about farmland leases
Unsure about the legalities surrounding farmland leases? Check out these five things you should know before making an agreement.
Following cows’ carbon footprint from barn to field
University of Wisconsin-Madison Michel Wattiaux is conducting a study to improve herd management practices and potentially reduce cows' carbon footprint.
