Yearly Archives: 2015
Nutrient balance and integrated management are keys to optimal corn yields
Cropping systems specialists from Kansas State University and Purdue University have completed a comprehensive review of corn research in the U.S. and worldwide over the past 100 years.
Farming in the cold
The extreme cold weather we have been experiencing often times prompts radio and TV newscasts to remind us of items such as to keep your pets inside and how to care for your pets during the cold weather.
FirstEnergy projects support expanding shale gas facilities in Ohio Edison territory
New facilities, including a high-voltage substation and transmission lines, were completed to accommodate new natural gas processing facilities and other energy-intensive operations in Ohio’s Utica Shale region.
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 1/10
The top stories for the week of Jan. 4 to Jan. 10, 2015.
Farm and Dairy to increase subscription rate Feb. 2
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Farm bureaus join forces to teach how to test drinking water
The US EPA recommends that private water wells be checked every year for the presence of coliform bacteria, nitrates, and any other contaminants of local concern.
American Energy Appalachia Holdings, LLC formed
AEA will operate a strong position of more than 300,000 net acres in the prolific Utica and Marcellus shale plays located in eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia.
Add heritage breed livestock to your farm
"Heritage" is an umbrella term that embraces pure breeds of livestock and poultry with deep histories in the United States. And many farmers are working to bring them from the brink of extinction.
Northeast Ohio: Plans for farm bill workshops set
Landowners will need to decide whether or not to update their property’s crop yields and determine whether or not to re-allocate the farm’s base acres by Feb. 27.
Tallmadge barn fire kills 15 horses
A Tallmadge horse farm lost 15 horses in a barn fire Thursday.