Tag: 2013
More than s’mores: Teens turn off technology during Ohio forestry and...
Not every camper will end up a wildlife specialist or a forester, but organizers hope the teens will at least build on the week’s natural resources foundation no matter what their career path.
Ag economist: This isn’t the year to think about expanding hog...
Delayed planting has increased corn and meal prices, raising concerns that hog production costs will not drop as much as anticipated.
Technicals and fundamentals collide as grain market seeks direction
The party is over for the old crop beans and corn. The corn has to be sold while a buyer will still price it against the July contract.
Time for summer teen farm labor, so arm yourself with Ohio’s...
Now that the school year has ended, you may have youth come to you looking for a summer job on your farm. They may...
Intensive grazing takes management with a capital M
The amount of proper Management is what determines how successful forage production will be in a grazing system.
Grain market drop surprises many; corn and soybeans both falter
Prices were sharply lower on the Chicago Board of Trade Monday, and many observers were surprised.
Elevator operators were expecting higher prices after a weekend...
Commercial kitchens: Can we stir up new food processing in Ohio?
A commercial kitchen lets food entrepreneurs rent time in a licensed facility to develop and make their products. We need more in Ohio.
Farm equipment manufacturers optimistic about continued sales growth
Manufacturers of agricultural machinery are optimistic about near-term business expectations in most parts of the world.
Are incentive-based employment tools a good idea for your farm?
It doesn’t matter the size of your farm, the number of employees you have, or the number of family (paid or unpaid) members working in the business. Everyone has something that motivates them.
Let’s hope weather staves off wheat head scab in Ohio
Wheat growers can use scab-forecasting system to determine if fungicides are needed.
