Yearly Archives: 2016
Good game plan a must for farmers in 2017
Should you take an off-farm job next year? Here are some tips that can help you be profitable in 2017.
Advice for growing organic soybeans
A new University of Illinois report details organic products and practices to combat soybean pathogens and insect pests.
Ohio’s CAUV case will stay in court, but trial not until 2018
The court case against the Ohio Department of Taxation over CAUV values is still active.
Myths and facts about the five-second rule
Learn more about the five-second rule and how quickly bacteria can transfer to foods that are dropped on different surfaces.
4 upcoming Ag conferences for young farmers
Agricultural conferences provide an opportunity to receive valuable industry information through networking and education. They can inspire you to become more efficient on your own farm or introduce new concepts to your marketing approach. Farm and Dairy columnist Ivory Harlow details her top four choices for the upcoming year.
Vacation with us: The Martigs at the National Pedal Pull
The Martigs of Berlin Center, Ohio, vacationed with the Farm and Dairy at the National Pedal Pull Sept. 24 at the Corn Palace, Mitchell,...
Vacation with us: Cow Selfies in Wisconsin with the Howenstines
Nancy and Alan Howenstine of Alliance, Ohio, traveled to several western states this summer with Farm and Dairy. They discovered a Holstein cow to...
Largest robotic dairy in works in Michigan
TDI Farms selected DeLaval in part due to their long-standing relationship with the local dealer, DeLaval Dairy Service in Michigan.
Plan for tighter margins, long-term viability on your farm in 2017
"Success Score Card — Benchmarking for Profit" and "Planning for the Future of Your Farm" will be held at the Ashtabula County Extension office, 39 Wall St., Jefferson, this winter.
Ask FSA Andy about Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program
November is a busy month for the Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program, which is available to crops and agricultural commodities for which CAT or additional coverage under "normal" crop insurance, is not available.
