Yearly Archives: 2025
The benefits of burning firewood
With the winter months fully upon us, using a local energy source like wood can be a great way to supplement heating your house
Gambled and lost this grazing season? There is still hope
Some do their gambling in Las Vegas. Farmers prefer to gamble right at home.
Ohio farmers can apply for $10 million in drought relief now
Farmers in 28 counties in southeastern Ohio can apply for state drought relief funding from the Ohio Department of Agriculture now through April 1
ACEnet helps farm, food businesses get off to a good start in southeastern Ohio
The Appalachian Center for Economic Networks helped a dozen farm and food businesses found new businesses in 2024 with support from federal and state grants.
Fair starter scholarship available from Deerfield Ag Services
Deerfield Ag Services is accepting applications for the 2025 Fair Funding Starter Scholarship through March 31.
Ohio pork producers discuss worst-case scenarios from emerging diseases like HPAI
Biosecurity is critical in preventing the spread of disease, but veterinarians at Ohio's Swine Health Symposium also cautioned farmers to prepare for the depopulation of animals, just in case.
Pa. Gov. Shapiro sues Trump administration over federal funding freeze
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration on Feb. 13 for its nationwide freeze on federal funds, calling it "unconstitutional."
Opinion: USDA turmoil will set back farmers
Big changes are happening at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the name of efficiency, but it may spell trouble for farmers who are left in the lurch.
February WASDE turns out to be a flop
Marlin Clark weighs in on the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and offers insight on price movements in the grain markets.
Trail cameras: An obsession
Tami Gingrich helps readers navigate the basics of choosing and placing a trail camera, so they can enjoy the secret wildlife behaviors they reveal.
