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Beef checkoff to NCBA: Drop dead
In a toughly worded statement June 22, the executive committee of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, the group created by Congress to collect and oversee the $1-per-head beef checkoff, served notice that it strongly backed the independence of the Federation of State Beef Councils in the ongoing debate over the checkoff’s future. Declaring independence “The Federation,”
COVID-19 pandemic boosts interest in home gardening
Interest in home gardening exploded this spring during the COVID-19 pandemic. Food security is a big part of it, but some suggest that’s not the whole story.
Youth can offer hope in Ohio’s opioid fight
Hope for Ohio conference draws youth from across the state, to discuss what they can do in their communities to beat the opioid crisis.
Challenges will always be around, but just get out and do the work
Telephones, texts, emails, even regular mail, are OK for some things, but if you really want to get a point across, take your ideas to the farm and talk to the guys (or gals) that make the decisions.
Remembering an old friend
By JAMES MCCONNELL I read something the other day that brought into focus some things I don’t normally talk about. The anonymous quote said simply, “A veteran is a person who wrote a blank check to his country.” I am a proud veteran. I am also a lucky veteran. My check was never cashed. Some
Progress Edition:Benson – Farming today means embracing change
He’s faced lots of changes in his farming career, but this Knox County farmer never looks back.
Here’s the scoop on freezing zucchini
A season’s worth of zucchini goes a long way, so consider freezing some of it to use later.
All about apples: Tips for using, picking and storing
This time of year, farm markets will advertise their fresh apples for sale and u-pick opportunities.
Business Profiles: Hill’s Supply Inc.
CANAL FULTON, Ohio — Hill’s Supply Inc. is like the farmers it serves — it focuses on what it does best and diversifies into areas where it can provide high-quality products and services. For more than 30 years, Hills Supply has been serving the region’s farmers, specializing in barn and dairy equipment from such manufacturers
Bad news: Yes, it’s been a cold spring; good news: possibly less frost risk
I’ve been hearing many complaints about the weather. We all know to expect variable weather in early spring, so I decided to look up so data to see if these complaints hold water. During March 2013, in central Ohio, the average air temperature was 35.2 degrees, which was 5 degrees below the historical average of
