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Top grades and relationships: You have to work at it in farming, too
Nobody likes to be told that they’ve done a bad job. Think of the situation-comedy or movie scene: A junior high student has worked for weeks on a final science report or English paper, eagerly awaiting the grade. When the teacher delivers it, she shakes her head in disappointment. The young one’s heart sinks, seeing
How to forage for native Ohio fruit this fall
Here are eight native Ohio fruits to keep an eye out for this fall. Learn how to find and identify them to enjoy some of Ohio’s most delicious wild treats.
Amazing Grace Dairy thankful for support following tragic fire
The Pennsylvania family that lost their entire dairy herd in a barn fire Aug. 2 continues to recover, although the future of their farm is uncertain.
Young farmers share knowledge at Ohio dairy grazing conference
At the North Central Ohio Dairy Grazing Conference Jan. 23 in Dalton, four young dairy farmers in their 20s and 30s talked about what it takes to get started and get established in farming.
All About Grazing: Hay harvesting tips for a better crop
Cutting excess pasture for hay is one tool to handle the rapid spring growth. However, getting hay dry in May and early June can be difficult.Drying time is impacted by forage species, environmental conditions, cut height, conditioning and swath width. Getting hay up quickly in the spring may help in reducing rain damage. Rain causes
Shepherd’s symposium notes top producers, hails benefits of grazing
Ohio Sheep Improvement Association’s annual event draws large crowd to learn about year-round grazing.
Pasture management project gives livestock farmers grazing guidance
In Ohio, about 60 percent of forage production comes by June.
All About Grazing: Now is a great time to manage fescue
Infected fescue is insect, disease and drought resistant. It is also a nitrogen scavenger. This gives it an advantage over other forages, especially on poor soils.
North Central Grazing Conference set for Jan. 27-28
DALTON, Ohio — The 2011 North Central Ohio Grazing Conference, scheduled for Jan. 27-28, will offer ideas for managing resources, budgets and forage. The event will be held at the Buckeye Event Center, 624 Henry St., Dalton, OH 44618. The conference begins Jan. 27 at 8:45 with a presentation by Noah Yoder, a dairy grazier
Pasture pals: Can goats and cattle graze same fields?
JACKSON, Ky. — What would happen if cattle grazed the same pastures with goats? That’s exactly what University of Kentucky College of Agriculture specialists are collaborating with a Breathitt County farmer to find out. Onfarm lab For the past two years, retired fireman turned farmer Arch Sebastian has offered his land as a research “lab”
