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Spring has sprung the soybean prices
Grain markets have been monochromatic since the March 31 USDA Planting Intentions Report. This has been a soybean rally, primarily, and the last week in corn futures has reminded us that corn has just been along for the ride.
OSU Extension loses a good one
At last week’s retirement open house for Jefferson County Extension Director Ken Simeral, OSU Extension retiree Joe Pittman observed, “I’ve always said there are good agents, there are average agents and there are those who should be working someplace else.
Ohio State launches bid to replace small ruminant specialist
Ohio State University is replacing a long-vacant extension and research position to support small ruminant industries. The university is seeking an assistant professor of small ruminant production and management, replacing an extension specialist position that has been vacant for several years.
Dairy Channel: Compensating for poor feed quality
What are you going to do for the next nine months until a new crop of haylage is available? Are you going to purchase dry hay and from where? OSU Extension dairy agent Tom Noyes gives some suggestions in this week’s column.
Task force’s work points to facelift for 20-year-old beef checkoff
SALEM, Ohio – After 20 years, it may be time for the beef checkoff to get a facelift. A panel of 18 beef industry representatives worked throughout the summer to analyze the checkoff, and last week issued a handful of recommendations to make the program more effective.
Farm and Dairy’s Field Notes: Episode 5
This week, Farm and Dairy reporter Kristy Seachrist tells us about the National Tree Farm of the Year, located in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, plus the top 10 tips for marketing your timber. In addition, we take a look at an aviation museum in Warren, Ohio.
Triumph! NASA lands rover on Mars
NASA’s most advanced Mars rover, Curiosity, has landed on the Red Planet. The one-ton rover, hanging by ropes from a rocket backpack, touched down onto Mars recently to end a 36-week flight and begin a two-year investigation.
A single life could change the world
Just a week ago, we had the joy of welcoming a young couple with a sweet little baby to our home.
As I was making a fuss over the baby, the young mother told me my optimism and enthusiasm was exactly what she needed to hear.
Central State researchers look to expand hemp, trout markets
Central State University researchers are aiming to create more opportunities in hemp and aquaculture, with a recently grant-funded project that seeks to get hemp grain approved as a feed ingredient for fish feed, expand markets for hemp and trout and increase diversity in agriculture.
Field Notes: Ohio CSA, shale update
In this week’s episode of Field Notes, we visit the Eli Yoder family’s Blossom Acres Farm in Coshocton County, Ohio. The Yoders sell their produce to big city consumers in and around Columbus. Plus, the latest Utica and Marcellus shale update is out.
