Tag: harvest
Harvest season: Slow down and share the road safely
As harvest season ramps up across Ohio, slow-moving farm equipment is sharing public roadways. Drivers are urged to practice patience, watch for wide turns, and pass only when safe, while farmers should ensure all slow-moving vehicle emblems and lights are clear and visible.
USDA announces $8 billion diesel relief payment program
The USDA announced an $8 billion harvest fuel relief program to provide one-time payments to American farmers hit by record diesel prices and rising input costs.
What to consider before planting late-season cover crops this fall
Harvest delays don't mean you've missed the cover crop window. OSU Extension breaks down the pros and cons of planting cereal rye, winter wheat, triticale, and rapeseed late in the season, including seeding rates and termination tips for Northeast Ohio farms.
What does Trump’s executive order on diesel really mean for farmers?
Trump’s executive order temporarily allows off-road diesel for highway use in an effort to lower fuel costs for farmers. But the order doesn’t eliminate federal taxes or override state laws, leaving questions about whether farmers can actually save money.
How is the excessive rain impacting harvest? OSU expert answers
Ohio’s wet summer isn’t over yet — and now farmers are heading into harvest. So what does all this rain mean for corn and soybeans? An Ohio State expert and Ohio farmer explain how saturated fields, crop disease and limited harvest windows could affect this year’s crop — and what farmers can do to prepare.
Mycotoxins in corn: Start planning now to minimize impacts
OSU Extension specialist Jason Hartschuh explains how to identify and manage mycotoxins like DON and ZEA in corn silage. Learn testing strategies and feeding practices to protect dairy herd health, milk protein, and reproduction from feed impacts.
Pre-harvest checklist: 5 things to inspect around your farm
Before harvest begins, take time outside the machine shed to walk waterways, inspect tile outlets, pull soil tests, plan cover crops, and fix field obstacles. Jane Houin of Ashland SWCD shares five proactive pre-harvest checks to save you time and money this fall.
Record dryness raises fire risk for Ohio farmers during harvest
Record-breaking dryness is fueling a surge in Ohio farm fires during harvest. A Lucas County farm hit twice this fall highlights the need for prevention.
Find ways to release stress during harvest
Harvest brings long days and stress, but small changes, like communication, perspective, self-care and laughter, help farm families manage the season.
Here is more proof that there are no winners in a...
Record U.S. harvests loom, but low corn and soybean prices plus mounting trade tensions and tariffs leave farmers facing thin margins and uncertainty.
