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Giant pumpkins weigh-off in Canfield
CANFIELD, Ohio — Quinn Werner of Saegerstown, Pa., claimed his fifth championship at the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers weigh-off with a 1,521.5-pound pumpkin. This was the third largest pumpkin grown in the world this year, missing the world championship by 15 pounds. Werner claimed the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth’s Grower of the Year award with
Were you prepared for the dry spell?
Earlier in the year there were several articles in this column addressing planning ahead for the possibility of drought. In April, Mark Sulc warned us to “Plan now for the summer slump,” which is the time of slower growth we experience every summer. In his article he addressed the importance of not overgrazing your pastures,
Ashland SWCD awards excellence
A sign recognizing him as 2006 Cooperator of the Year was presented to Mike Sloan during the 63rd annual meeting of the Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District held at the Ashland County Career Center recently.
Never heard of CRISPR? You will
Few sectors of the global economy are more hooked on gene modification technology than agriculture.
From beans to blooms: Motts Greenhouse boasts variety of flowers, veggies for gardeners
LOUISVILLE, Ohio — Last week, on a 50-degree day, Josh Moore celebrated the coming of spring by carrying hundreds of flats and planters full of pansies from their shelter at Motts Greenhouse, arranging them into rows in the sunshine. It’s only March at the Motts operation just east of Louisville — there’s admittedly not much
7 tips for family meetings on the farm
Carving out time for family meetings gives the whole family an opportunity to address issues that affect the family and farm and, hopefully, resolve a few.
How to grow a better garden this year
By evaluating the successes, challenges and disappointments of last year’s garden, you can ensure a successful growing season this year.
Coldwell Tree Farm: Planning and patience
SUMMITVILLE, Ohio – Two days after Christmas 1992, Dave Coldwell chopped firewood in a neighbor’s forest.
BJ Gourmet Garlic Farm: A spice in its own class
BJ Gourmet Garlic grows 20 varieties of garlic but there are only 10 true garlic types. What determines the varieties is often where the garlic was grown.
Beef bulls: Getting to, through the breeding season
Your bull may not be ready for spring breeding. Watch his health to assure a good breeding season ahead.
