Tag: farm management
Spring management tips for your horse pasture
Spring can be a tricky time to manage horse pastures with melting snow and spring rains. However, you can use these tips to optimize yours.
Farmers must get out in front
Editor Susan Crowell issues a stern warning to farmers in this week's commentary: If you farm, you need to pay attention to how you manage your farm to minimize its impact on the environment. Period.
East Central Grazing Alliance is coming soon
For livestock producers and grazers in Noble, Guernsey, Monroe and Belmont counties, there is a new grazing alliance coming your way.
Where are weak spots in your electric fence?
Learn more about the main components found in electric fencing systems to get the most out of your investment.
Grain traders deal with the ice cream cone market
Giving up on news of a deal with China, the grain market is now starting to talk about delayed planting. The latest from our fearless grain commentator Marlin Clark.
Census of Agriculture creates snapshot of US agriculture
The just-released 2017 Census of Agriculture shows increases in small and large farms, and the continued graying of U.S. farmers.
Planning and conducting farm business meetings
Holding regular, consistent farm business meetings are a tool to promote and facilitate communication and build trust within the farm business.
New bill to help beginning farmers in Ohio
A bill was introduced April 10 to give incentives to established and beginning farmers in Ohio. This bill will allow income tax credits for established farmers who sell or rent their agriculture assets to beginning farmers.
Grain traders searching for something to talk about
Grain traders started to talk about delayed planting. In the first part of April. Out of desperation.
NRCS has up to $700 mil. for Conservation Stewardship Program
For the Conservation Stewardship Program, NRCS now enrolls eligible, high-ranking applications based on dollars rather than acres. Also, higher payment rates are now available for cover crops and crop rotations.
