Yearly Archives: 2022
How to reduce the cost of fertilizing and liming pastures
Fall is an ideal time to collect soil samples, evaluate nutrient levels and develop a management plan to reduce the cost of fertilizing and liming pastures.
Agricultural policy was about cultural stability, not endless market growth
Alan Guebert proposes putting citizens and communities at the center of ag policy instead of markets and consumers and seeing what happens.
Ohio approves change to three fishing lines
The Ohio Wildlife Council voted to approve a proposal to allow a maximum of three fishing lines statewide on Oct. 5.
Visiting a fruit stand in Hawaii with the Ligos
Joe and wife Laura Ligo recently took Farm and Dairy all the way to the island of Maui, Hawaii, where the couple visited a...
Consider retirement accounts when looking at financial numbers
Earning income and paying self-employment taxes as a farm manager has an impact on future social security retirement benefits.
Hazard a guess on our newest antique tool
Can you identify this wood and metal antique tool? Hazard a guess today!
Do you know what’s in your firewood?
Follow these tips so you don't accidentally transport invasive insects like emerald ash borer or fungi like oak wilt to new areas when purchasing firewood.
Raise good sports for a better society
Kym Seabolt reminds the too-intense sports parents: "We are, God willing, raising future adults. It is up to us as a society to model civilized behavior."
How many indoor pets are too many?
The four-animal cap continues to be more aspirational than actual inside Eliza Blue's house. However, she finds it adds a pinch of spice to her marriage.
To keep growing, keep learning
Every month, the soil and water conservation districts are offering programs to help people learn how to improve their farms, homesteads and backyards.
