Farmers need to know production costs in order to price their farm products for profit. Commonsense, right? The truth is most farmers estimate what it costs to raise an animal for market or produce a peck of apples. As a…

Hope you enjoyed your July 4th and were able to have some down time with family and friends! What a growing season we’ve had so far this year! An average June in Trumbull  County will see about 4 inches of…

Farmers use a livestock heat stress index (a combination of heat and humidity) to determine when heat stress could create a problem for their animals. But don’t want until temps reach the danger zone to help your animals, and no…

Once you have chosen the irrigation system you will use, the next step is deciding when to irrigate and how much water to apply. An irrigation program must match the changing demands of the crop with the water supplied. Plant…

Having a water source ready during the hot dry months of summer is critical for small-scale fruit and vegetable growers. Over the next couple of weeks, Farming 101 will cover some of the basics of irrigation. Whether you are using…

Farmers who are considering the purchase of an irrigation system for their vegetables or small fruits must consider many factors including: soil type, drainage, erosion, location of power sources, water availability, crop requirements, yield potential, frost protection, labor requirements, availability…

My life has been a little bit like this weather. It went from so hot it was hard to handle (end-of-the-year school business) to freezing (summer break). Yet, the reality is that there is never a spare moment to stop…

Did you know, Ohio has laws for open burning, even on farms? Peggy Kirk Hall, Ohio State University Extension agricultural and resource law specialist, shares these “dos” and “don’ts” when it comes to burning agricultural waste. Click the graphic above…