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Life after dairy
For many dairy farmers, moving on is tough. It was no different for Jim and Donna Beardsley, but they managed to keep the farm going after selling the herd.
Mixing it up: dairies diversify for success
Diversification is key for some dairy farms. That’s the case for Pleasant Lane Farms in Latrobe, Pa., and Baker’s Golden Dairy, in New Waterford, Ohio.
Hazard A Guess: Week of May 20, 2004.
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
All ears: Ohio farmer heads up National Corn Growers Association
John Linder, a fifth-generation Ohio farmer, began his role as president of the National Corn Growers Association Oct. 1.
The personal farmer: Hawk Meats turns farm market model on its ear
Promoting the quality of a farm’s product, according to Sam Hawk, is every bit as important as the day-to-day production work. Hawk has no problem discussing his passion for farming.
Life getting back to normal in Killbuck Marsh
It’s only been in the last few years that waterfowl have returned to Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area near Shreve, Ohio after an absence of nearly two decades.
Study shows soft drink consumption can take up to 4.6 years off life
A new study shows a link between daily sugary drink consumption and aging, shaving as much as 4.6 years off a person’s life.
Farm to Fork: Pa. teen starts beef cattle enterprise with a market for next 10 years
A Pennsylvania teen is starting his own beef enterprise, and has locked in a 10-year market at nearby Grove City College through Bon Appetit’s Farm to Fork program.
Dairy Channel: Even rain won’t dispel worries over quality of this year’s dairy feed
Even though this year’s feed nutrient values may be unique and yields will be down, corn silage is still likely to be the best forage value for the dollar. When should you chop? Answers to this and other forage questions by OSU Extension District Dairy Specialist Dianne Shoemaker.
12-year-old girl with Apert syndrome shows largest steer at Portage County Fair
Claire Coumos overcame the challenges of Apert syndrome, a rare craniofacial condition, to show a 1,610-pound steer at the Portage County Randolph Fair.
