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Ohio’s top conservation farmers honored during Farm Science Review
The Ohio Department of Agriculture recognized five families as winners of the 2023 Conservation Farm Family Awards at the Farm Science Review.
Alfalfa growers want piece of ethanol pie
JOHNSTON, Iowa — Seeking to demonstrate alfalfa’s potential for cellulosic ethanol production, particularly in rotations with corn, the National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance and the National Corn Growers Association hosted Alfalfa/Corn Rotations for Sustainable Cellulosic Biofuels Production in Iowa June 29-30 at Pioneer’s Carver Center. “It seems as though alfalfa is treated as the ‘red-headed
Select seeds for performance, grow your best garden
If you want to grow your best garden ever, select seeds for performance traits. Start by looking for varieties well-suited to your region.
Don’t start grazing too early
Allowing livestock to graze pastures too early in the growing season can hurt future forage production and damages the tillers that produce new growth.
‘Naked oats’ could cut cost for organic chicken production
WOOSTER, Ohio — Scientists with Ohio State University have received a four-year, $896,000 USDA grant to study the feasibility of incorporating so-called “naked oats” into organic farming rotations as a way to cut the cost of producing organic chicken. The oats, which have a unique protein and amino acid balance, will be tested in the
How to save seeds from your garden
Saving seed can give you access to your favorite heirloom varieties and ensure success next season. Learn how to harvest and store seed from your garden.
No-till all the way ‘There’s just too many benefits not to do it’
With more than 20 years of no-till practices on their property, the Yost family can clearly see the benefits.
Manure nutrient management plans important for dairy farms
Learn to account for the nutrient value of livestock manure, develop a management plan for application and maintain appropriate records.
This season’s seed, next season’s harvest: A seed saving primer
In August everyone enjoys eating summer’s garden harvest, especially water and muskmelons. But they are likely spitting those valuable seeds into the trash. Saving seed is a wise economic and environmental choice and it’s easier than you think
Roundup of gardening news for March 25, 2021
Catch up on local gardening news and events in Pike, Stark and Summit counties in Ohio.
