Yearly Archives: 2021
Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 9, 2021
Catch up on local FFA news from Black River FFA, Fayetteville FFA and Northwestern FFA.
Keep your dairy herd’s udders and teats healthy during winter
Taking care of the udder and teats during the harshest weather of the year will keep the cows comfortable and healthy, meaning fewer cases of mastitis.
Know your options before you raise hay next season
Learn more about the cost-effectiveness of raising hay by deciding whether to skip fertilizer, use an alternative, buy fertilizer or not raise hay at all.
Roundup of gardening news for Dec. 9, 2021
Geauga County Master Gardeners will sponsor a beneficial insects webinar Feb. 2, 7-8 p.m.
Conservation catchphrase: Keeping clean water clean
Learn how to keep clean water out of contaminated areas and convey this water back to streams and ditches to be carried downstream, all while staying clean.
Ohio’s deer gun hunting week looks to be success
Ohio's annual deer gun hunting week got off to a great start with 21,754 deer checked Nov. 29.
Children reveal how fast time flies
Children serve as a reminder of years — and time in general — rolling by faster than we otherwise would realize.
Reader: Support country of origin labeling for beef
Reader calls cattle producers to take notice of upcoming legislation that could impact the industry.
Considering profitability and probability of ag-aligned carbon markets
Alan Guebert considers ag-aligned carbon markets, listening to Corn Saves America — an audio history of the marriage of environmental goals to farm needs.
Traditions, old and new, make the season special
Julie Geiss shares considerations for choosing a live Christmas tree as she and her family prepare to go get theirs.