Tag: planting
14 summer activities to teach kids about Ag
School is out for summer, but learning never stops. Check out these 14 summer activities to teach kids about nature and agriculture.
Replanting or are your fields still too wet to plant?
Ohio farmers, and others, are facing questions about replanting corn and soybeans, or are wondering when they'll even get the seed in the ground. Advice from Ohio State will help.
Some arguments are good to have
Deciding when to plant is always a matter of contention, and there can be multiple right answers.
Notify FSA before breaking ground
Agricultural producers are reminded to consult with FSA and NRCS before breaking out new ground for production purposes.
Planting progress still slightly lagging
The weather has been warm, but planting progress is still behind.
Markets still stuck on USDA report
The grain markets are still focused on the Prospective Plantings Report, and some "new" news is needed.
Understand hardiness zones before planting
One of the more important steps gardeners can take before spring arrives is to educate themselves about plant hardiness zones.
7 steps for easy sprayer calibration
Using a sprayer that is not calibrated correctly can be waste of chemicals and money. Follow these tips to getting your sprayer ready for the spring season.
Prepare for planting season, Part 2: Calibration
Proper calibration prevents seed skips, doubles and seeds planted at an incorrect depth, which could mean wasted seed and money.
Prepare for planting season, Part 1: The basics
Spring planting season is right around the corner and now is the time to pull out your planters and get them ready.
