Yearly Archives: 2018
Diversity is key for Ohio cattle producers
J&L Cattle Services, in Ashland County, raise around 250 head of Hereford cattle. Jeff and Lou Ellen Harr custom feed 100 head of cattle for producers in Ohio, West Virginia and Tennessee, sell show stock to local 4-H members and hold their own production sale every other year.
Visiting the Castle’s of Scotland with the Larricks
Dan and Debbie Larrick, Kimbolton, Ohio, recently visited Ireland, Wales, England and Scotland. They took a copy of the Farm and Dairy to read...
Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 18, 2018
The Warren FFA chapter will be starting the annual strawberry sale. Barbecue sauce, cheese and Warren FFA T-shirts will also be sold.
If the style makes you happy, keep it
If you love it, it's always in style. Kymberly Foster Seabolt believes we need to stop surrounding ourselves with what others say is trendy.
EPA adds national dicamba restrictions for this year
Following ongoing controversy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the makers of dicamba, a controversial weed killer, to revise its label.
Is your farm prepared for the future?
Has your family discussed the future of your farm? The "Planning for the Future of Your Farm" series can help you develop a farm succession plan.
Ohio salutes 125 historic farms in 2017
In 2017, the Ohio Department of Agriculture recognized 125 new century, sesquicentennial or bicentennial farms owned by the same family.
Ask FSA Andy about the youth loan program
FSA makes operating loans of up to $5,000 to eligible youth ages 10 to 20 years old to finance income-producing, agriculture-related projects.
Bad mojo starts 2018
Much of last year's bad mojo — the crazy weather, its bitter politics, policy gridlock — also crossed December's ice bridge into the new year.
Roundup of 4-H news for Jan. 18, 2018
President William Reph welcomed new members at the January meeting of Western Reserve Rangers 4-H Club.
