Yearly Archives: 2019
USDA offers energy grants to farmers, rural businesses
The USDA is awarding grants for projects to reduce energy costs for farmers, ag producers and rural-based businesses and institutions.
Seaweed cuts methane from cows
Supplementing cattle feed with seaweed could significantly reduce methane belched by livestock, but it may not be a realistic strategy.
Duck decoy flaws remind hunters of past
Old decoys represent hunters past, they attract hunters present, and they promise good hunting in days ahead.
Deer steward series planned in 3 Ohio counties
Belmont Soil and Water Conservation District, Monroe SWCD and Washington SWCD will hold a deer steward series.
USDA study: Avoid washing raw meat to prevent illness
A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture reveals that individuals are putting themselves at risk of illness when they wash or rinse raw poultry.
15 Measures of Dairy Farm Competitiveness bulletin revised
15 Measures of Dairy Farm Competitiveness is an Ohio State University Extension publication that has undergone revisions and is now available.
Remembering hand-me-down season
Alan Guebert recalls the pecking order in the hand-me-down cycle of his youth.
Muskingum University, SWCD gain from water sampling partnership
Muskingum University and the Muskingum Soil and Water Conservation District are working with farmers and students on tile outlet water sample analysis.
Lots of talk, little information, no knowledge from crop reports
Marlin Clark provides the latest corn and soybean yield predictions from Pro Farmer and USDA and offers his own insight on what to expect this year.
Pittsburgh CSA finds market for ugly, surplus produce
412 Food Rescue's UglyCSA finds a home for unsold produce, aiming to reduce food waste, save resources and support local farmers.
