Yearly Archives: 2017
10 safety tips for installing electric fences
Before installing an electric fence consider these 10 tips to promote efficiency and safety.
Midwest farmers, scout your fields early and often
A warmer-than-usual winter and wet spring in the Midwest means crop pests, diseases and weeds have a head start.
Measuring pesticides on produce
Media stories about pesticides may convince some consumers certain fruits and vegetables aren't safe. But what is the science behind the information?
Developing your personal brand
Just like a corporate brand, each of us has our own brand. It includes our character, social media presence, conversations, lifestyle — everything we...
Ohio EPA cites Rover Pipeline for spills
The Rover Pipeline project has been cited for unauthorized discharge into state wetlands.
Is a career in agriculture in your future?
Farm and Dairy's 'Your Ag College Guide' offers admissions information, tips and graduates' stories. Editor Susan Crowell asks all in agriculture to take a look at it.
Highland SWCD celebrates 75th anniversary
The Highland SWCD hosted a celebration to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Highland SWCD and the 60th anniversary of the World Plowing Match.
To my student who didn’t show up for class
By Annie Specht
It’s me, your college professor.
You know, the person who stands at the front of the classroom you didn’t come to and shares...
Food safety starts on the farm
Growers can boost food safety on the farm by recognizing risks and implementing precautions in four areas of risk: water, animals, soil and handling.
A high school FFA project becomes a career
Bill Brown started Brown Bros. Farms as an FFA project in high school with just over 1,000 broilers and 75 turkeys. He has expanded to selling around 4,500 broilers and 850 turkeys a year, as well as adding layers to the mix.
