Yearly Archives: 2018
January grain reports both good and bad
It's only January, but the first reports from USDA aren't encouraging for the grain markets.
How to grow a better garden this year
By evaluating the successes, challenges and disappointments of last year's garden, you can ensure a successful growing season this year.
Ohio State’s Precision University focuses on nutrient management
With new regulations in place for producers applying manure and fertilizers to their crops, Ohio State University’s second annual Precision University turned its focus on nutrient management, Jan. 11, at Beck's Hybrids in London, Ohio.
How to buy the right tractor for your farm
Purchasing a tractor or piece of farm equipment is a big investment. Learn what to consider in this beginner's guide to buying a tractor.
It’s official: 2017 corn yield set record
The 2017 corn yield in the U.S. is estimated at a record high 176.6 bushels per acre, according to the latest USDA report.
Hemlock pest found in Ohio counties
The hemlock woolly adelgid has been discovered in Ohio. The insect, native to Asia, threatens two hemlock tree species native to the eastern U.S.
McCutcheon crowned Ohio fairs’ queen
The Ohio Fair Managers crowned Morgan McCutcheon, Licking County, as the 2018 Ohio fairs’ queen. She represents the Hartford Independent Fair.
Natural gas pipelines in service
The major pipeline projects in Ohio and Pennsylvania are coming into service, greatly expanding the take-away capacity for the shale gas industry.
Hiking in the Red Rock with the Bates and Tracy families
Jeff and Mel Bates and Karla and Kevin Tracy pose with the Farm and Dairy at Red Rock Canyon in Clark County, Nevada. During...
A Trip to the Southernmost Point in the U.S.A. with the Bryans
William, Denise and Mercedes Bryan farm in Navarre, Ohio. They took the Farm and Dairy on their Christmas vacation to the southern Florida Keys....
