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Let there be light (and darkness)
Study after study have shown an increase in milk production when cows receive 16 hours of light, alternating with 8 hours of dark.
Observations on riding out low dairy prices
Hello dairy farmers. It has been a long year for our dairy industry. As we inch closer to the December 2008 anniversary of when milk prices took their dive, I find myself thinking as I milk cows each morning about how much longer can many of our dairy operations hold on? These are not pleasant
Feeding calf brings back memories
“In the back pasture, a newborn calf arrived this morning, all wobbly-legged and glistening wet. The sun warmed us as we walked across the valley and up the hill toward the barn, the pace slow, steady. It was a glorious morning to be reminded that new life requires patience and a bit of prodding to
End of summer signals new faces in insect world
Summer’s nightly music festival began a few weeks ago. As daylight dims, I enjoy sitting on the back porch waiting for the concert to begin. Male katydids sing from early evening well into the night. The song is harsh and burry and sounds something like “Ch-ch” or “Ch-ch-ch” or “ch-ch-ch-ch.” The phrases are repeated about
Let’s recall, then recite the August Farm Creed
Columnist Alan Guebert says the markets need to take August off.
Wayne Co. recognizes 4-H volunteers at banquet
Shirley Pittenger’s dedication to the 4-H program earned her the 2002 Meritorious Service Award during the Wayne County 4-H Volunteer Recognition Banquet at The Barn Restaurant in Smithville.
Pa. manure regs fire up industry
SALEM, Ohio – Recently proposed regulations would require Pennsylvania’s manure haulers and their employees to be certified and, in some cases, for the owner to be on-site during all applications.
USDA livestock traceability proposal open for public comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a proposed rule to establish general regulations for improving the traceability of U.S. livestock moving interstate when animal disease events take place. Under the rule, unless specifically exempted, livestock moved interstate would have to be officially identified and accompanied
National haymakers honor Ohioan
Raymond Bricker, Salem, Ohio, was named the 2017 National Haymaker of the Year. Bricker farms 1,900 acres and trucks hay and straw across the U.S.
Elliot C. Redding, Penn State University
Elliot C. Redding graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor degree in landscape contracting, design and build.
