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Mar. 09, 2021
The past several weeks, agricultural news sources have been highlighting the rapid increase in fertilizer prices. The first proposed cause of this spike is due to the increase in corn prices, which in turn, increases the demand for fertilizer. Beware, we are all familiar with the market ups and downs. If the corn market is flooded at the end of 2021 and there is still limited demand for ethanol production due to COVID-19, corn prices will plummet, and grain farmers will be stuck with lower-priced corn.
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Mar. 09, 2021
As time for tax returns are here, I’m sure many have varied plans in how to spend a little extra money. This year has been like no other, and with household budgets being strained, there’s always somewhere to place a few extra dollars. A co-worker of mine, Emily Marrison, wrote a few weeks ago about how some of our biases influence our financial behaviors. Please read on to see if you can relate to any of these:
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Mar. 02, 2021
Many of our farms in Ohio are family operated and owned. There is also a considerable expectation that the next generation will someday take over the family farming operation. This article will not address the specifics or offer a multi-step farm estate plan, but instead offers some general considerations.
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Mar. 02, 2021
4-H offers youth opportunities to develop life skills such as leadership, responsibility, initiative, confidence, the ability to speak in public, run a meeting, balance a checkbook, and so much more through hands-on experiential learning. 4-H delivers experiential learning through more than 200 different projects that youth can choose from as well as through opportunities at numerous camps, livestock clinics, and other special events. 4-H youth also have the ability to exhibit their projects and animals at the Wayne County Fair.
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Feb. 26, 2021
Wayne County 4-H is hiring! We are currently seeking a 4-H program assistant to develop various aspects of the Wayne County 4-H program. The complete position description and application instructions can be found at go.osu.edu/wayneco4hpa. Applications are due by March 7, 2021.
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Feb. 23, 2021
Grain Bin Safety Week
Farming consistently ranks as one of the most hazardous job occupations and according to the Ohio State University Extension Farm Safety and Health program, on average, 26 Ohio farm workers lose their lives to production agriculture each year.
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Feb. 23, 2021
Elder fraud and financial exploitation are probably more common than you think. It is estimated that about 1 in 15 older adults may experience these issues in their lifetime. The majority of financial exploitation cases are committed by a family member, including adult children, in-laws, and younger family members like grandchildren. Elder fraud and financial exploitation typically involve the illegal or improper use or withholding of an older person’s funds, assets, or property.
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Feb. 16, 2021
I will take snow over rain and mud any day, but I must say this bitter cold weather can leave any time!
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Feb. 16, 2021
Breed differentiation within a species is quite common. A German Shepherd is certainly not equivalent to a Miniature Schnauzer in terms of purpose. There are likewise many differences between our modern beef and dairy breeds. Yes, some dual-purpose breeds are still preferred on small farms or homesteads, but overall, maximum efficiency is reached with dairy cows that convert feed into milk and beef cattle that convert feed into muscle (meat).
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Feb. 09, 2021
Individuals holding a private pesticide and/or fertilizer license from ODA are required to renew (recertify) every 3 years by attending training or by re-testing. Most individuals prefer to recertify by attending training sessions with OSU Extension over re-taking the exam. Obviously, COVID-19 has caused a lot of disruptions. So, a few changes are listed below for those needing to renew their applicator license.
