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N.Y. budget includes dollars for lower-cost power for agriculture
By DARRIN YOUKER Contributing Writer SALEM, Ohio — New York’s state budget will bring some power into the hands of farmers. The state’s budget contains funding for the Recharge NY Power Program, which will make low-cost power available for farmers who are on residential and commercial meters. Members of the New York Farm Bureau had
Dairy farm management retreat useful for current and future generations
With harvest completed for many and winding down for others, there seems to be more time this fall than in recent years to accomplish fall farm activities. Although the ‘to do list’ is never complete, now is the time to think about taking a management retreat. A two-day intensive management training program for business owners
Mini biodigester demonstration at FSR
LONDON, Ohio — Farmers interested in alternative energy technologies for the farm can learn more about the small-scale biodigester developed by Ohio State University ecological engineers. The technology will be demonstrated at Farm Science Review, Sept. 21-23 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. Jay Martin, a researcher with the Ohio Agricultural Research
Expert: Have your pond water tested
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Bryan Swistock is sort of the Dr. Phil for pond owners — they call him when they are having problems. And this time of year, he has a lot of patients. Spring has sprung, the air is warm, the sky is blue and too many ponds and small lakes are green
Grazing in spring’s new grass can lead to livestock disease
The ground has firmed tremendously in our area the last two weeks and warm temperatures have launched grass growth again in most fields so that pasture rotations may be started. As daylight lengthens, weather warms and pastures grow, farm managers should be aware of the term hypomagnesemia or “grass tetany.” Turning cows or sheep out
Geography, timing, stress can affect antioxidants in cancer-fighting foods
WOOSTER, Ohio — Black raspberries contain cancer-fighting properties, but how much those compounds benefit the consumer may depend on environmental factors and cultural practices. Small-fruit specialists with the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center analyzed four common black raspberry cultivars at eight production sites throughout Ohio and found varying levels of antioxidants. The findings suggest
Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association honors award winners at annual conference
ELYSBURG, Pa. — More than 250 auctioneers, apprentices, support personnel, vendors and guests attended and participated in the 61st annual conference and trade show of the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association Jan. 14-17 at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey. Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association President Daniel A. Trace of Meadville, Crawford County, described the four-day event as an “excellent conference of
Spider mites might hit soybeans during hot, dry weather
COLUMBUS – With the persistence of hot and dry weather in parts of Ohio, we have continued to see the beginnings of spider mites in numerous fields, and some fields have been sprayed.
Eminent domain denied in Ohio
COLUMBUS – Ohio property owners breathed a sigh of relief July 26 when the state Supreme Court voted unanimously to stop the city of Norwood in Hamilton County from taking private homes to make way for a development complex.
Tax law benefits farm conservation
SALEM, Ohio – Recent changes to federal tax law are looking pretty good for farmers and rural communities.
