Yearly Archives: 2024
Considering pasture plant growth to meet animal needs
Knowledge of plant anatomy and physiology and understanding the forage life cycle can help farmers manage pasture growth for animal needs.
Strengthening biosecurity amidst the influenza outbreak
In recent weeks, the sudden emergence of a novel strain of the H5N1 influenza virus in cattle has put an increased focus on on-farm biosecurity.
Lessons in refurbishing old patio furniture
Eric Keller finds it's much harder than he thought to refinish patio furniture and even harder to read the instructions on the back of a can of primer.
USDA still runs the most expensive manure-making program in the world
Alan Guebert considers USDA's Environmental Quality Incentive Program and how the money is typically distributed to address environmental problems.
Grain markets continue weak patterns
Grain prices continue to weaken on the futures markets in reaction to planting progress in the U.S., the higher dollar value and Brazilian harvest progress.
Ohio Hemp Company signs contract to grow hemp for bioplastics
The Ohio Hemp Company signs its first contract with Michigan-based company Heartland Industries to grow dual purpose hemp for bioplastics.
ODNR to host chronic wasting disease informational open houses
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife will host open houses in central Ohio to discuss Chronic Wasting Disease in white-tailed deer.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza now in 28 dairy herds in 8 states
There are 11 positive herds in Texas, six in New Mexico, three in Kansas, four in Michigan, and one each in Ohio, Idaho, North Carolina and South Dakota.
Biosecurity kits available for Pennsylvania dairy farmers
The Center for Dairy Excellence is working with the Penn State Dairy Extension team to provide free “Everyday Biosecurity Kits” to farmers upon request.
More Ohio farmland will be preserved
The first two farms added to Ohio's Farmland Preservation Program in 2024 are the Swingle Family farm and the Boeck Family farm.
