Yearly Archives: 2018
Peacock, party of two?
Kymberly Foster Seabolt was recently visited by a pair of peacocks. She recaps the chaos that ensued.
Landowners, deadline for continuous CRP enrollment is Aug. 17
The deadline to sign up for enrollment in the USDA's Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is Aug. 17. Priority practices include grassed waterways, filter strips, riparian buffers and wetland restoration.
ODA weighs world’s largest buckeye at state fair
The Ohio Department of Agriculture weighed the world’s largest piece of buckeye candy at the Ohio State Fair. It topped the previous record by 68 pounds.
Farmers expect net income will drop further
Seventy percent of farmers surveyed for Purdue's most recent Ag Barometer expect a net farm income decline of 10 percent or more because of trade conflicts.
Grain market tries to hold the gains
Corn and soybean prices have rallied, but need more good news to sustain the gains.
How to help your garden survive hot weather
Hot weather can stress even the most heat tolerant plants. Your garden will need special care to survive extended dry periods and heat waves.
Eating crickets may be good for your gut
According to a new clinical trial, eating crickets can help support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and may also reduce inflammation in the body.
Mercer 4-H Roundup results
The Mercer 4-H Roundup livestock sale was Aug. 3 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Youth sold 143 lots for $107,225.07.
Farm and Dairy is hiring: Full-time reporter
Farm and Dairy is looking to add a full-time reporter to its award-winning staff.
Another successful Medina County livestock sale
The Medina County junior fair livestock sale brought in over $480,000, setting new records during the two-day sale.
