Yearly Archives: 2015
Some wheat crops at risk for scab
Southwest Ohio wheat growers with early flowering fields planted with highly scab-susceptible varieties are at moderate risk for Fusarium head blight development this week.
Replacement heifers: Management benefits the bottom line
Reproduction is the most influential factor contributing to the profitability of a cow calf producer.
Got guts? Bet on TPP in the U.S.A.
Let's go out on a small limb and make a big prediction: Not only will the U.S. Senate vote to give this president and the next one fast track trade authority, so too will the U.S. House of Representatives.
Ag school days teaches youth about farming
Ag school days continues to teach local youth about agriculture.
Ask FSA Andy about reporting to your FSA office
This year, in addition to certifying your crops, you will also be completing the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs enrollment process.
New USDA portal enables farmers, ranchers to request conservation assistance online
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that farmers, ranchers and private forest landowners can now do business with U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through a new online portal.
Doris the Dorset continues her Houdini act
Columnist Judie Sutherland has no idea how Doris, self-proclaimed queen of the flock, gets out of every fenced-in area. But she does. Again. And Again.
Supper Club brings friends together
Janet Cassidy shares her Supper Club idea — a way of entertaining and socializing with friends.
How to protect your garden from birds
Some birds can be a nuisance in the garden, but there are simple ways for gardeners to scare birds off and lessen the damage done to fruits and vegetables.
Ask Jen about rhubarb
This week, Jen helps a reader find a way to introduce her family to rhubarb with a recipe for strawberry rhubarb pie.
