Yearly Archives: 2017
How to grow an indoor herb garden
Although lighting is the most important factor for a healthy herb garden, humidity, temperature, fertilizer, pots, soil and water all play important roles.
10 reasons to consider forage mixes
During the Ohio Forage and Grassland Council conference Feb. 3, Kim Cassida, forage Extension specialist from Michigan State University, offered these 10 reasons to use forage mixtures.
Forage specialists share grazing options at Ohio forage conference
Developing quality pastures, sharing insights from one producer to another, and the latest forage research were all topics at the Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council conference and annual meeting Feb. 3.
Soybeans continue to rival corn ahead of planting
Ag outlook meetings point toward more tough times, but with strong demand in the soybean market.
Penn State turf paved graduate’s path to Super Bowl LI
Collin Meyers, a 2010 graduate of the turfgrass science program in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, will accompany the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Ohio Farmers Union members focus on CAUV, water quality
Revising the farm real estate (CAUV) tax formula and compiling data on the density of livestock in Ohio’s watersheds lead the Ohio Farmers Union’s list of public policy priorities for the year.
Select seeds for performance, grow your best garden
If you want to grow your best garden ever, select seeds for performance traits. Start by looking for varieties well-suited to your region.
Livestock prices stabilizing after recent years’ rollercoaster
Even with the lower commodity prices there are opportunities available such as potential hedge profits on fall feeder cattle and summer hog marketing.
USDA expands grassland conservation program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will accept more than 300,000 acres in 43 states that were offered by producers during the recent ranking period for the Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands enrollment.
Discover Claybusters for beginning trap shooters
The North Lawrence Claybusters, an offshoot of the North Lawrence Fish and Game Club, is offering an introduction to trap shooting for student beginners.
