Will soybean seeds be bigger this year?
Last year’s drought conditions plus late-season rains expedited the growth of soybean plants, which has caused fewer seed pods and larger seeds for growers to plant this year.
What could the explosion in the city of West mean to farmers this spring?
SALEM, Ohio — As the town of West, Texas, begins to unravel what went wrong and resulted in an explosion at a fertilizer plant...
NCBA and Beef Checkoff funds are in compliance with USDA guidelines
The USDA Office of Inspector General has determined the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are complying with federal legislation.
How often should you test forages?
Phone caller: “You tell us to regularly test our forages, but how often should we do that?” Expert: "Um..." Now, there's an answer.
In Ohio, the corn planting window is now open, and it closes May 10
Ohio corn growers, if you can get in your fields, start planting. Planting corn outside the optimal four-week window could lower yields as much as 30 bushels/acre.
Agriculture is producing a slew of parody videos
The Midwest Dairy Association recently released a musical parody of The Beach Boys' hit "Good Vibrations." The Social Silo talked with the makers of the video.
Camp Meigs BBQ Bootcamp and Burnoff: a little fun, a little education and a...
Calling all pitmasters: Test your barbecue skills at the Camp Meigs BBQ Bootcamp and Burnoff May 3-4.
Historical Anna Dean Farm to open for tour
Barberton's historical farm will be open for public tours May 19.
Marcellus and Utica shale: Harrison County drilling activity appears to be increasing this spring
On average, there were 34 drilling rigs in the Utica shale region in Ohio during the month of March, according to the ODNR. There are now 81 Utica shale wells producing in Ohio.
New names for beef, pork are ‘consumer friendly’
The goal is to broaden the spectrum of cuts that consumers are familiar with.
