Monthly Archives: August 2013
Charles Harold Ingraham
COLUMBUS — Charles Harold Ingraham, 89, died Aug. 19. He was born on a Washington County farm (Newport Pike) near Marietta, Ohio.
Ingraham was the...
Water quality: What’s being done, what should be done?
As Lake Erie and other Ohio water bodies suffer from algal blooms, the question becomes, what should we do?An easy answer might seem to just stop applying fertilizer — especially fertilizer that contains phosphorus — the primary culprit behind the blooms.
Water quality: The issue and what’s at stake
If you live and farm anywhere near Ohio’s 312-mile Lake Erie shoreline, you’re most likely familiar with some of the environmental problems the lake faces.
Ohio’s water quality goal? It’s complicated
So, how clean should our water be?
If it’s the water in the glass that you’re about to drink, probably as clean and as clear as possible. But in the natural environment, clear water is not always practical, nor is it the ideal.
Steps to keep in mind when managing hay and pasture for this upcoming winter
This fall is the time to make the agronomic decisions needed for a successful grazing season next year.
Boaters: Follow the rules for licensing and flotation devices
A car or truck has a VIN — a Vehicle Identification Number — and a boat must have a HIN, a Hull Identification Number....
Clipping a chicken’s wings
With the popularity of backyard chickens increasing, learning how to properly clip a chicken's wings is becoming important.
Enter now for World Dairy Expo
The entry deadline for the World Dairy Expo's cattle show is quickly approaching. To avoid late fees, exhibitors must submit their entries by midnight, Aug. 31.
Weather market: Hold onto your hat (and call your grain buyer ASAP)
Two weeks from now we may know more about this grain market, but it may be too late. Catch this market while there is fear in it.
Portage County Fair 2013
Portage County Fair sale results.
