Yearly Archives: 2011
Wheat gone bad? Here’s how to use it as alternative animal feed share
COLUMBUS — As some farmers face the probability of low-quality wheat this growing season — in some cases below quality standards for milling — they may need to look for alternative markets for their crop.
Milk board maintains current dairy price
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) commended the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board (PMMB) for its decision to maintain the current $2.15 over-order...
Ask FSA Andy: Commodity Credit Corp. loans, CRP and farm loans
Hello Again!Today I have three topics I would like to briefly talk about. They include your stored grain that is under loan, maintenance of...
Think about it: Time is getting shorter
Time is getting shorterDo you recall the days when you were a child and Christmas was just around the corner? The closer it was...
Greetings from nowhere
I’m not from around here.That’s probably why I got a chuckle when our local village’s Facebook status (yes, we are THAT hip) read “If...
Enjoy good old days while you can
While moving my little herd of fainting goats from their pen in the old bank barn, my pair of English Shepherds decided they would help me with the job. I had Blossom on a lead rope, easily moseying along, curious to see where I was taking her. She had her eye on the big pasture ahead, and the rest of my goats followed along like the herd animals they are.
Countryside Conservancy offers course for small farm owners
PENINSULA, Ohio -- Countryside Conservancy will offer the self-assessment short course Exploring the Small Farm Dream at Boston Store Visitor Center in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Horses first, carts second
You and I know that if we put the horse before the cart the chances of going anywhere are a million times better than if we put the cart first.
Honey bees need your protection
If you still remember a painful encounter with the "business end" of an ill-tempered honey bee, you are likely to have limited appreciation for...
Dairy Excel: Managing stress is vital for farmers
This spring has been more stressful than most. With what seemed like endless rain and critical planting decisions to be made with imperfect information, I don’t think there is a farmer in Ohio who didn’t experience more stress this spring than during an ordinary planting season.
