Yearly Archives: 2016
Long weekend helps grain prices
The end of winter is in sight, and the end to the winter price doldrums is not. We need news to spark this market, says our fearless grain commentator Marlin Clark.
Astronauts take gardening to space
Longer missions to space will require astronauts to grow some of their own food.
Get ahead of the weeds in 2016
Having a weed management plan can be beneficial to maximizing your crop yield this year. OSU's weed experts, Mark Loux and Doug Doohan share a few pointers on weed management.
Dayton-based frozen banana ice cream expanding to other parts of Ohio
A Dayton, Ohio, startup that makes and serves frozen banana-based ice cream has made its way to select Columbus grocery stores.
Schmucker wins third title at Championship Tractor Pull in Louisville
Kevin Schmucker, a grain and dairy farmer in eastern Ohio, won his third grand champion title at the Championship Tractor Pull, held in conjunction with the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky.
How floating farms can help to feed a growing world population
More people means less land to farm. Floating farms may solve that problem.
Getting the next generation involved in organic agriculture
Around 1,200 people attended the 2016 Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) conference, Feb. 13-14, in Granville, Ohio, where the focus was on developing the next generation of farmers.
5 stories farmers read this week: Feb. 13, 2016
This week’s top stories include a feature video on the Sharp Family Dairy Farm in Amanda, Ohio, an update on the state of the oil and gas industry, the latest Utica and Marcellus shale permits and the loss of a naming donation for the Columbiana County Fair’s grandstand.
How to create a farm safety plan
Having a plan helps farmers respond to hazards appropriately, and trains everyone on the farm to stay safe.
2016 Great Backyard Bird Count kicks off
If you’re a birder or want to become one, the Great Backyard Bird Count is for you.
