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Resolutions for better grazing
Now is the time to set some grazing goals and resolutions.
Insurance and the new farm bill
By DARYLL E. RAY and HARWOOD D. SCHAFFER Though members of Congress often have every intention of enacting a new farm bill well before farmers have to make planting decisions, so farmers can take the new policies into consideration in their planning process, very often planting is under way before the legislation is completed and
Lessons learned on farms are needed
From the musical, “Porgy and Bess,” George and Ira Gershwin composed the memorable song that begins with the phrase, “Summertime and the livin is easy.” I mean no disrespect, but summers on the farm are far from easy and 2012 has already given us quite enough of Mother Nature’s wrath. The heat, the storms, the
How to amend your garden soil for next season
Now is the perfect time to evaluate your vegetable garden and determine how to correct any soil deficiencies to improve your yields next summer.
How to avoid ‘gamey’ venison in the kitchen
Learn more about processing and preparing venison to maximize its quality, get rid of undesirable flavors, reduce gamey taste and ensure it is safe to eat.
Greenhouse and farm make perfect fit for Boyert family
Boyert family balances a greenhouse business and farm in Medina County.
Is measuring your pasture worth the time and money?
Ohio State University Extension educator Christine Gelley explores how to make pasture measurement worth it.
Solar grazing could be big opportunity for farmers
As solar sites grow in size and number in Ohio and Pennsylvania, it could be a new business opportunity for sheep farmers. But it’s an opportunity that comes with many strings attached.
H2Ohio budget challenges not over
The H2Ohio program is continuing to face budget challenges due to the pandemic. In the mean time, researchers say solving Lake Erie’s water quality problems will require long-term investments and work to reduce nutrient runoff. And some are suggesting that phosphorus built up in soil, rather than phosphorus from new fertilizer applications, might play a bigger role in those problems than previously thought.
Investments for animal feeding: Fence vs. implements
Depending on your unique situation, the benefits of investing in fence may outweigh the benefits of acquiring more machinery for the farm.
