Yearly Archives: 2017
Precision ag field day set for July 11
Ohio State University Extension is holding a free field day on fertilizer application July 11, at Covington High School, 807 Chestnut St.
Lazy cowbirds let others hatch, feed young
Cowbirds parasitize the nests of more than 200 species of birds. Song sparrows, chipping sparrows, red-eyed vireos and indigo buntings are frequent victims.
How to finance a new, small or specialty farm
Microloans were created for new, small or specialty farmers. If you can't get credit elsewhere with reasonable rates and terms, this could be your answer.
Camp life: Short trips, but lasting memories
Despite the cost in time and money, Kymberly Foster Seabolt enjoys the memories that are made on her family's week-long camping trips every summer.
Don’t neglect grazing strategies this summer
Take the time to understand how grasses grow and their optimum uses and best management. This sets the course for systems, strategies and opportunities.
Ohio cheesemakers release 100-year anniversary book
The Ohio Swiss Cheese Association is releasing a book on the heritage of Swiss cheesemaking in Ohio to celebrate its upcoming 100-year anniversary.
Eclipse drills new record lateral
Eclipse Resources Corporation set a new lateral length record with its new "super-lateral" well in the eastern Ohio Utica Shale condensate area.
Beets pack a powerful nutritional punch
Both beets and beet greens are very nutritious — rich in antioxidants, fiber, folate, phytonutrients and vitamin A.
Pa. receives $173 million in drilling impact fees
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will distribute $173 million in impact fees from shale oil and gas drilling to county and municipal governments, the Marcellus Legacy Fund and state agencies.
Hard to get a handle on grain markets
From our fearless grain commentator Marlin Clark this week: It would seem that the market is more worried about crop condition than about acres.
