Should you plant corn or soybeans?
As planting looms, farmers need to decide whether they are planting corn, soybeans or something else, and current grain prices aren't helping.
Dairy cows in Michigan diagnosed with bird flu
The news comes four days after the USDA announced that the virus was found in dairy herds in Texas and Kansas. The cows in Michigan had come from one of the impacted Texas herds.
The swan dance: A true story
Tami Gingrich had a showdown with a domesticated male mute swan in March of 2012. Incidentally, Geauga Park District wasn't big enough of both of them.
Buckeye Hereford Show continues long history at Ohio Beef Expo
The Buckeye Hereford Breeders Show & Sale is the oldest continuous-running sale of its kind in the U.S. Many breeders have a long history of involvement.
Businesses capitalize on solar eclipse with themed events
Ohio and Pennsylvania are in the path of totality for the solar eclipse and many businesses in the area are hosting solar eclipse themed events.
Port Farms to host eclipse-themed event
In recent years, Port Farms has transitioned into a multi-faceted agritourism destination. Now, they are hosting a solar eclipse event on April 8.
Weather is biggest market mover right now
Corn and soybean prices have been improving as a result of wet harvest weather in Argentina and indications fewer acres of corn may be planted in the U.S.
Bird flu detected in dairy cows in Texas, Kansas
A mystery illness afflicting dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas has been identified as highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Retired OSU Extension educator reflects on long career in ag
Chris Penrose retired from OSU Extension in Morgan County at the end of 2023, closing out his career as an extension educator who specialized in grazing and forages.
Vernal pools: Vulnerable ecosystems
Vernal pools provide seasonal breeding grounds to a host of amphibians and other species. As more of them disappear, so do the animals that rely on them.
