Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 9/13
The top stories from the week September 7-September 13, 2014.
Firewood basics: Tips for drying, storage and safety
As fall’s cool, crisp air settles in and the season changes to winter, a warm fire is a welcoming thought.
Predator problems: Protect your flock and livestock this fall
Coyote are active in fall, when grown pups break away from the family unit to hunt and stake out their own territory.
Custom farming rates going up, but so are the costs
Planting, tillage and harvesting all show significant price increases, according to Ohio State’s biennial custom farming survey.
Strategy, perseverance keep 200-year-old farm moving
Seven generations have worked the Anderson Farm in Canfield, Ohio. The farm has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and U.S. Senate as being a bicentennial farm.
Ohio farmers engage in on-farm nutrient research
Northwestern Ohio farmers aren’t waiting to tackle the issue of water quality.
Drone gives TMK Bakersville (and farmers) clearer picture of crop scouting
Drones are being used to aid in crop scouting. One eastern Ohio company, TMK Bakersville, put together its own unmanned aerial vehicle and has had it up in the air this summer.
Cash rents: A different approach may be necessary
The issue of cash rents is complex and there’s not one answer for every parcel or every location.
Marcellus and Utica shale: Pennsylvania still leading the way
The applications for new Utica shale wells appear to have slowed in August, as only 38 permits were issued statewide by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Dairymen, two online tools can help with Margin Protection Program choice
Online tools help dairymen calculate Margin Protection Program costs, as well as forecast MPP payments and the total MPP benefits the producer can anticipate.
