Yearly Archives: 2016
Too late for herbicide: Farmers need to control toxic cressleaf groundsel
It looks like a field of mustard, but it's not. And livestock producers pay attention: Cressleaf grounsel is toxic to cattle, horses, goats and sheep -- and humans.
How to protect plants from storms
Learn some preventative measures you can take when you know stormy weather is on the way.
Hocking College will offer wine education
Hocking College will integrate some winemaking skills into its agro-ecology courses this fall, once approved by the state
West Nile Virus detected in Pennsylvania in turkey vulture, red-tailed hawk
Last year, West Nile Virus was detected in 56 counties and resulted in 14 human cases, including one fatality.
Food miles and farmers: Shortening the distance between farm and table
Food miles matter to farmers. Learn 13 ways that farmers can reduce the carbon footprint of food production.
Ohio farm groups disappointed with new CAUV rates
Ohio Tax Department announces 2016 CAUV values, but does not include amendments farmers sought.
Farm estate and business planning guide now available
The 19th edition of Farm Estate and Business Planning, by Dr. Neil Harl, is a guide for farmers on state and federal income and estate tax laws.
[Video]: Field Notes for June 2, 2016
No one said teaching was easy. We hear from first-year ag teacher Rebecca Zeisler in this week's Field Notes. And, we take a step back in time at the Dennison Depot in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
What a year! First-year teacher Rebecca Zeisler accepts the challenge
According to the Ohio Department of Education, there were 81 teachers who started their careers this year.
Vacation with us: The Franeks in Costa Rica
We received a warm welcome to Costa Rica’s Port Terminal of Limon with readers Chuck and Betty Franek, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. The Franeks...
