Tag: harvest
Mysterious ginseng root prized in area
Appalachian Ohio's wild ginseng is so highly prized it's called "green gold" in some communities. Barb Mudrak digs deep into the world of ginseng harvesting.
Harvest brings highs and lows after challenging year
It’s safe to say that 2019 has been a tumultuous year for growers. What did that mean for harvest? It all depends on where you’re at.
Late planting leads to wet harvest
Learn which precautions Jason Hartschuh, an OSU Extension educator, recommends that farmers take in light of the wetter grain this year.
Marlin: Waiting for January crop report
For several weeks attention has been given by grain market analysts to the fact that the harvest is dragging on.
Slow harvest, slow news, weak prices
Marlin Clark provides an update on the grain markets for the week of Nov. 4, 2019. Get some insight on recent price fluctuations and harvest progress.
Farmers unite to help neighbor harvest
Farmers from eight farms in Wayne County worked together to harvest grain for the Renneckers, of Four Winds Farm, Nov. 4 after they lost their house in a fire.
China trade talks continue; harvest uncertain
Marlin Clark offers insight on the corn and soybean harvest, which is way behind historical standards, and an update on current grain prices.
USDA estimates corn, soybean production way down in Ohio
Corn and soybean production in Ohio could be the worst in 11 years, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates.
Back to her roots: female farmer takes the lead
Vicki Vance was hired to do office work for J&R Farms. But it wasn't long before she was in the field, planting beans and running the grain cart.
Earlier flooding gives way to drought in Ohio, WV
The heavy rainfall earlier this year gave way to drought in parts of Ohio and other states, presenting more challenges for this year's harvest and yields.
