Yearly Archives: 2017
How to raise backyard chickens
Backyard chickens can be a great addition to your backyard, but proper care is a must.
A record? Ohio well’s horizontal leg stretches 19,300 feet
Eclipse Resources Corporation successfully drilled its newest record-setting “super-lateral” well, the Great Scott 3H in less than 17 days. The Ohio well had a total measured depth of 27,400 feet and lateral extension of 19,300 feet.
Ohio farmers put conservation to test
The demonstration farms in northwest Ohio continue to test and demonstrate practices that can improve water quality.
EPA extends timeline for Pesticide Applicators Rule
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt announced a 12-month extension for implementation of the revised final Certification and Training of Pesticide Applicators rule.
Ohio auctioneer takes home auctioneering’s Triple Crown
Andy White won the 2017 World Automobile Auctioneer Championship (WAAC) at Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction, completing the third and final leg of auctioneering’s Triple Crown.
What to do if a hay fire occurs
In the event of a fire or hay smoldering, a fire department should be contacted immediately. However, there are ways you can reduce the damage.
Ohio State researchers trying to outsmart the stink bug
The brown marmorated stink bug is a foreigner to the United States and can reduce soybean yields up to 30 percent. Ohio State researchers are hoping to find natural ways to get rid of them.
USDA announces restructure
Sec. of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a the creation of an undersecretary for trade and foreign agriculture affairs and changes in Rural Development.
3 ways farmers can accept credit cards
New technology for small businesses allows farmers to process payments anywhere sales happen — at the market, on the farm or online.
Organic livestock rule delayed, but still a concern for egg producers
USDA delays an organic livestock and poultry practices rule an additional six-months, to Nov. 14. Producers have a new 30-day comment window.
