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Adam Sharp sets course to prepare OFBF for the next 100 years
SALEM, Ohio — Adam Sharp, named executive vice president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation in July 2016, was brought up on a family farm in Fairfield, Ohio. With a degree in agricultural communication, he has spent time in radio and journalism, working for the American Farm Bureau Federation in Washington D.C., and took an
Challenges ahead: crop and livestock sectors face difficult new year
The new year will bring challenges to both crop and livestock farmers.
Walleye lessons still hold true over 20 years later
In the mid-1980s, Lake Erie’s declared title of Walleye Capital of the World was already well established and undisputable. Those were times when the accepted method of walleye fishing was drift fishing and casting to the fish. The waters of Erie’s shallow western basin, a body of water stretching from Toledo to the islands, contained
Dairy farmers need analysis of this year’s business to plan for next year
“The cows are carrying the crops.” A familiar statement that described most diversified crop/dairy farms for the past 15 years. Milk was the original farm-level “value added” product. You add value to your crops by putting them through dairy cows and selling milk. In an about face caused by a wide variety of factors, for
Ask FSA Andy: Busy time of the year! Sign up now!
Hello Again! Is your corn in the ground? Are you done with beans yet? What? Are you just a bit busy right now? With all this sunshine and the days getting longer, you’re still not done? You know, there’s hay to mow too… Believe me, we understand. Trying to balance the demands of planting, the
Rusty Iron: Columnist still brings a chuckle, 60 years later
In many of the weekly farm papers of the mid-1950s was a regular feature called The Song of the Lazy Farmer, which was a short and humorous observation on the passing scene, as well as the author’s troubles with his wife Mirandy over his laziness.
Tractor Supply reports 2010 fourth quarter and full year results
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Tractor Supply Company, the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the U.S., recently announced financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 25, 2010. Additionally, the company provided its current outlook for fiscal 2011. Fourth quarter results Net sales increased 19.7 percent to $1.03 billion from
Care board hears feedback on veal standards, big decision ahead
With euthanasia standards approved, rules for veal and other species are up next.
Pig breeders gear up for Pennsylvania performance tested swine sale
FURNACE, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Livestock Evaluation Center’s Swine testing program is finishing this year’s program and getting ready for their annual sale Eligible pigs in this year’s program must have been farrowed between Jan. 1 and Feb. 10, 2009. The five-month test evaluates rate of gain, feed efficiency, muscle development and fat deposition in
Wastewater treatment system may fuel Pearl Valley Cheese future
FRESNO, Ohio — A Swiss immigrant came to the United States with a dream and 81 years later — the dream continues. Pearl Valley Cheese was founded in 1928 by Ernest Stalder, a Swiss immigrant. He and his wife, Gertrude, began by making one 200-pound Swiss cheese wheel per day. Today, the company makes about
