This summer, there were two new pieces of equipment by the pig barns at Stateler Farms in McComb, which is one of the sites of the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms project. A KDS Separator and Quick Wash trailer were both…
Nutrient Management
Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer: Decision science and farming
In the latest edition of Field Day, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Director of Water Quality and Research Jordan Hoewischer talks with Dr. Robyn Wilson, associate professor of risk analysis and decision science at Ohio State University. Wilson’s research includes studying decisions…
NRCS accepting applications for Conservation Activity Plan Initiative
Assistance available for Ohio farmers, agricultural producers, and private forest landowners who want to better manage their agricultural and forest land resources.
New Manure Sidedress Method Lowers Fertilizer Costs, Increases Yields
With corn needing nitrogen, and pigs and cattle producing a lot of it, anything that offers a better way to use their waste to fortify crops should intrigue farmers. Two agriculture experts at The Ohio State University have redesigned a…
Amy Beth Graves - June 29, 2017
Livestock Manure and Weed Field Day–cancelled
Note: Due to lack of registrations, the event was cancelled. Ohio State University Extension’s Mahoning County office is hosting a field day on how to properly manage weeds and manure on farms. Jeff Stachler, OSU Extension agriculture and natural resources…
Amy Beth Graves - June 29, 2017
Manure Science Review
Learn about managing manure nutrients to improve profits and the environment. Educational program includes using manure effectively to improve yields, reducing nutrient runoff, staying safe and more. Field demonstrations include controlling subsurface tile drainage, the ever-popular smoking tile, manure application…
Lynn Snyder - June 9, 2017
Mercer County Farm Bureau to engage in soil health study
Mercer County Farm Bureau is one of 15 county Farm Bureaus that will receive funding for water quality projects from Ohio Farm Bureau. This round of funding will put total investment by Ohio Farm Bureau and partner organizations at more than…
Nutrient Management Day
Lucas County Farm Bureau and Lucas County Soil and Water invite you to attend Nutrient Management Day on April 6, 2017.
Fertilizer certification training deadline nears
Time is running out for farmers to attend fertilizer applicator certification training. The Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification bill that was passed in May 2014 requires farmers applying commercial fertilizer to more than 50 acres to attend a course on fertilizer…
Amy Beth Graves - Jan. 26, 2017
Free nutrient management plans still available for Western Lake Erie Basin producers
Four educators are available this winter to help farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin develop Nutrient Management Plans (NMPs). Ohio State University Extension educators Tony Campbell, Linda Lauber, Jessie Schulze and Brittany Sieler are developing the plans at no cost…