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2009 Adult writing contest and youth art winners
The holidays have a special meaning to all of us. It could be the sights and sounds of the children sled riding down the hill behind the farm house or the late nights making holiday treats in the kitchen. Or it could be the traditions we have in our families that we celebrate every year.
2007 Census of Agriculture: Agriculture’s ‘middle’ slipping away
The latest Census of Agriculture shows more U.S. farms than in 2007, but Ohio farms decreased by 2.5 percent. Nationally, there are a lot more very small farms, and a lot more very large farms.
Foregoing field tests could spell nematode troubles for soybean crop
Soybean growers who failed to sample their fields last fall for soybean cyst nematode may be in for a surprise this growing season.
Ohio leads the country in Tree City USA communities
COLUMBUS — Ohio retained its standing this year as the nation’s leader in Tree City USA communities with 249 participating cities, villages and other municipalities. Marks 28th year This marks Ohio’s 28th year as the top Tree City USA state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry. As part of this
USDA to pay farmers for trade retaliation
USDA announced payments to farmers whose commodity prices have been hurt by trade actions by President Donald Trump against China, and by the Chinese retaliation.
Champion steers picked at Farm Show
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Lexie Matthews, a Washington County local, rose above stiff competition to win the grand champion market steer banner at the 2008
Top five significant developments in ag machinery
As promised last time, here are my five final choices for the top 10 most significant new developments in agricultural machinery during the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries. I cut it off at 1950 because there have been many, many revolutionary improvements since then in farm machines and practices. In addition to
Ohio Farm Bureau talks ag policy in DC
The Ohio Farm Bureau county presidents, along with Ohio Farm Bureau staff, are in D.C. March 13-15 to talk agricultural policy.
Summer’s freedom and work: part one
Columnist Judith Sutherland recalls the freedom she and her sisters experienced while growing up on the farm, including play in the woods and climbing trees.
Brains are make-or-break for livestock guardian dogs
Meet Lira. Her confidence in Tarma Shena took time to develop, but she has never questioned her own skills. Smarts that girl has in spades.
