Tag: agriculture
Scotland tour concludes with impressive livestock auction rings
The International Farm Management Congress study tour of agriculture in Scotland ended at the Thainstone Agriculture Center.
Understanding stormwater runoff
Runoff water can pick up and carry many substances that pollute water. Some — like pesticides, fertilizers, oil and soap — are harmful in any quantity.
8 tips to prepare your farm for agritourism
Fall is a busy time of year for agritourism. Whether you’re planning a corn maze, a farm festival or a tour of the farm, here are some things to consider.
ESFs may improve gestation feeding programs for sows
Electronic sow feeding systems have been able to monitor individual intake of gilts and sows housed together and could eventually improve feed efficiency.
Ask a farmer where food comes from
Maybe if consumers started to see how fortunate they are and how productive farmers are, they would embrace technology and help us continue to move forward.
Wayne County’s Tom Bahl receives Ohio Horseman’s Council award
The Ohio Horseman's Council recently named Tom Bahl its 2017 "Gibby" award winner.
Amazing Grace Dairy thankful for support following tragic fire
The Pennsylvania family that lost their entire dairy herd in a barn fire Aug. 2 continues to recover, although the future of their farm is uncertain.
Ag barometer finds farmers more optimistic about market prices
Farmers' sentiment about the agricultural economy climbed to 139 in July — the highest level recorded in 2017 since January.
OEFFA offers beginning farmer training program in October
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association is accepting applications for Heartland Farm Beginnings.
A new appreciation for coffee
Learn more about what it takes to operate a coffee farm in Hawaii — how much land is required, how much hired help and what do you use for fertilizer?
