Yearly Archives: 2021
2020 looked a lot like 2019 for Ohio dairy farms
Dianne Shoemaker offers a look at dairy farm margins in 2019 compared to 2020, and advice on how to improve margins on your dairy farm.
Farmers receive first H2Ohio incentive payments
Initial payments are going out to farmers enrolled in Gov. Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio Initiative for improved water quality. The first incentive payments will be distributed to 154 farmers for completed and approved Voluntary Nutrient Management Plans.
Turner Shorthorns relies on conservation to farm over former silica mine
Recently, the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association recognized the Turners for their commitment to improving the farm with its Environmental Stewardship Award.
“I think if you’re in agriculture, conservation is what you do,” Tom Turner said.
Treasures of geocaching are in the journey
Julie Geiss shares some of the geocaching adventures she's had with her children.
Finding the common ground with soil
Ongoing soil degradation requires action. Many farmers are already making efforts to improve soil health, but everyone needs to be part of the solution.
Roosevelt brought conservation to the forefront
Theodore Roosevelt's lifelong love of the outdoors, the animals and the natural resources propelled him to foster the conservation of America's landscape.
On the move
Kymberly Foster Seabolt prepares for her youngest to leave the nest as she nears the end of her undergraduate studies and looks forward to law school.
Pasture monitoring a useful tool
Monitoring pasture growth increases farm profitability through improved weed control, forage yield, nutrient distribution and decreased erosion.
Roundup of FFA news for Feb. 4, 2021
Catch up on local FFA news from Crestview FFA and Utica FFA.
Spotted lanternfly myths debunked
Penn State Extension debunks myths about the spotted lanternfly to help aid more efficient management. Learn more about common spotted lanternfly myths.
