Columbiana County sentinel plot will track spread of soybean rust
In response to the appearance of Phakospora pachyrhizi, or soybean rust, in the United States, the USDA developed a federal, state, university and industry framework for surveillance, reporting, prediction and management of soybean rust for the 2005 growing season.
Egyptian dairies both large and small
What might be considered cutting edge, different, or a niche market product here is just another day at the farm somewhere else in the world.
Point-by-point look at those EPA air quality compliance agreements
On Jan. 21, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the air quality compliance agreement.
Workers’ comp: The questions you don’t ask could have costly answers
I am the first to admit that sometimes I make a mess of things. I try to teach my kids that the best reaction is to 'fess up, take responsibility, fix what I can, learn from my mistakes and move on.
Family business meetings – Make a schedule, stick to it, be open
It is no secret that managing a family business has its ups and downs.
Some family members may not have a desire to be involved in the business, while others want to understand and manage the business, but have never been given the opportunity to participate in making decisions.
A good defense is the best offense
Lately I have been working with the Columbiana County Emergency Management Agency to formulate plans for dealing with animal disease outbreaks such as foot-and-mouth disease and other natural or man-made threats to agriculture.
Dairy’s future: Let’s hope for the best
What's in a "Milk-Feed Ratio - A Peek at the Future"?
On Jan. 31, USDA published its Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Situation and Outlook Report.
Ohio leads the way in no-till beans
The Tri-State Conservation Tillage Conference continues to be a source of good information for area producers, extension educators and agribusiness professionals.
Dairy industry needs to brag a little
Don't brag about yourself, what you do or what you have accomplished.
While this is surely a directive in some weighty volume of proper behavior, the referenced behavior is that of individuals - not the necessary behavior of a vital, exciting, important industry.
Dairy industry needs to brag a little
Don't brag about yourself, what you do or what you have accomplished.
While this is surely a directive in some weighty volume of proper behavior, the referenced behavior is that of individuals - not the necessary behavior of a vital, exciting, important industry.
