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Forage analysis saves farmers money
Testing the nutrient value of forage is a valuable tool that can be utilized to balance livestock rations. Guessing the nutrient content of a major feed ingredient such as hay or silage can be costly to livestock producers.
Hazard A Guess: Week of Oct. 16, 2008
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
Taylor donates 70 acres to easement
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — Williams County farmland owner Mildred Taylor recently donated permanent agricultural easements totaling 70 acres on her Florence Township farm to the Ohio Department of Agriculture. This marks the first easement donation from Williams County and assures the land will forever remain in agricultural use. Corn, wheat, and soybeans are produced on the
Crying ‘Wolf!
Artificial reintroduction of wolves and other predators should not only be a concern out West, but right here in Ohio.
Ag outlook: dairy to drop, but profits may not
Lower grain and fuel prices will spell relief for livestock farmers. However, rent and land values remain high.
Is farm bill’s ACRE program for you?
Beginning next year, farmers will have a choice of farm support programs: the current traditional suite of programs or a new suite of programs known as Average Crop Revenue (ACRE).
Economist sees beef output cuts if production costs remain high
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Soaring grain, oilseed and land prices helped bolster some rural Americans’ incomes over the past year, but livestock producers have not reaped such gains. “Feed is the largest single cost item for livestock and poultry production — accounting for 60 to 70 percent of the total cost in most years,” said Kansas
Pork producers learn more about production tactics at congress
COLUMBUS – Roughly 500 Ohio pork producers and their families attended the Ohio Pork Congress Feb. 10 in Columbus.
Time out: Test now for soybean cyst nematode
WOOSTER, Ohio — Harvesting corn and soybeans may be the only thing on the minds of Ohio growers at the moment, but they shouldn’t overlook the importance of soil testing for soybean cyst nematode. Soil sampling in the fall is the first step to a soybean cyst nematode management program and the best way to
Reconnecting with old friends gives opportunities to re-live youth
Judith Sutherland recounts a recent visit with, Kathy, a neighbor girl from her earliest memories.
