Tag: farming
Be sure to report crop acres
Our focus will soon be changing from planting to reporting your acres with the FSA. The final reporting date for all spring planted crops is July 15.
Employing youth for the summer
Many farmers may employ youth labor to help. It’s important to know and understand youth labor laws when hiring minors for summer labor.
Even though it’s spring, plan cover crops
Although planning cover crops can be put off, planning now can save you time, headaches, and maybe even some money this fall.
Ask FSA Andy about Ohio AgrAbility
Ohio AgrAbility promotes independence for people in agriculture who want to continue to farm after experiencing a disabling condition.
What to do if a hay fire occurs
In the event of a fire or hay smoldering, a fire department should be contacted immediately. However, there are ways you can reduce the damage.
Finding out where joy resides
It is in our daily choice of how to approach and accept every bit of life with a happy heart that makes all the difference.
How to prevent hay fires
Most hay fires occur within the first six weeks after baling. Moisture content is the main factor that causes hay and straw to spontaneously combust.
Farmers, the target of scams and fraud
During the second half of the nineteenth century, there were scam artists and swindlers active in most every part of the American farming community.
How to extend the life of your fence
A properly built and well-maintained fence can last a long time. A maintenance program can help you stay on schedule with routine fence checks and repairs.
The numbers aren’t adding up
The top bosses at ag-centered commodity groups and federally-chartered checkoff agencies had far better recent years than the farmers they claim to serve.
