Tag: weather
Despite challenges, 2020 planting looking more hopeful than last year
The weather gave farmers plenty to talk about in 2019. Heavy rain delayed or prevented planting for many. This year, spring is looking more promising.
Extended mud season creates problems for feeding cattle
An extended mud season has made feeding forages and maintaining pastures very difficult. Learn how to help your ruminants.
Rainy seasons leave challenges
Last spring’s relentless rainfall played havoc individual fields and this year could be a repeat. Plan now to find solutions to increased rainfall.
Plan ahead for a rainy spring
As we approach 2020, Jane Houin offers some ways you can weather proof your farm for what can be called "extreme farming" conditions.
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.
Scientist: Trends suggest 2019 weather could be the new normal
The weather in 2019 has seemed extreme to some, especially with the rainfall. A scientist, however, suggests this weather fits the climate change trends.
Wet weather: Rainy days and drainage
Ohio laws governing water rights and drainage are complex and constantly evolving. Deb Bigelow offers a breakdown for landowners in her column this week.
Community rallies around Geauga County family who lost barn in tornado
After a tornado destroyed their barn and damaged their home, the community came together to help the Taylor family recover.
Dangerous heat wave hits Ohio, Pennsylvania
Farmers in eastern Ohio and western PA should take extra care this weekend as rising temperatures could pose problems for humans and animals alike.
Wet spring and summer reinforce importance of wildlife habitat
Learn how the record rainfall has impacted the survival of fawns, turkey poults and other wildlife, and how you can help mitigate the effects.
