It’s time to apply spring nitrogen
As wheat approaches that Feekes Growth Stage 5, it’s time to apply spring nitrogen: The plants will soon begin a rapid uptake of nitrogen...
OFB asks farmers for support of food labeling standard
COLUMBUS — Ohio farmers are being encouraged to contact U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman to urge them to support a national GMO...
Ohio Farm Bureau hires Marihugh to enhance member benefits
COLUMBUS —John Marihugh has joined the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) staff as director of member services. He will focus on helping members make...
2016 Tri-County ROW planned
GEORGETOWN — The Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Brown, Adams and Highland counties will present the second year of “Tri-County ROW” - Real...
WSU agriculture students to share Panama experience
CELINA — Coffee, cashews, chocolate, sugar cane, salt … Panama.Agriculture is an international industry that connects all of us. Students from the agriculture program...
Time to spring clean your garden, yard
Spring is here! For real, even though it’s cooler now than a couple weeks ago! But, then again, isn’t that “spring in Ohio?” And,...
Members support cooperative merger
PIQUA — Members of two of the largest cooperatives in Ohio approved the merger that will unify their businesses. Sunrise and Trupointe cooperative member...
Spring is near, so is Severe Weather Awareness Week
Warm temperatures! Some sun! Showers and rain! Some “green” visible! Spring must be here! Seriously, this next weekend (Sunday, March 20) is the Spring...
Add solar power to your farm to save money
CELINA — Farmers can save money with solar energy. So can other farm-related businesses. And grants and incentives exist that can help them get...
Judy family offers scholarship for sheep producing families
COLUMBUS — The family of Dr. John (Jack) Judy, who died in April 2015, has established a memorial scholarship in his name to be...