How To Handle Farm Machinery On Rural Roads
Whether you're a farmer getting an early start in the field or a commuter driving rural roadways, it's important to remember that roadway safety is a shared responsibility.
Wooster's Weather Station Can Help Track Soil Temperatures
I would imagine that as soon as soils dry up from the recent rains, field operations will kick into high gear for the start of the 2025 planting season. No matter how much advanced planning you have done, this time of year always seems rushed. The seeds will not grow in the bag, and you never know how much of the ideal planting window you will get.
Spring Heat Stress Is Concern For Livestock
We are entering a time where we need to be aware of early season heat stress in our high production livestock
Winter Wheat Stand Assessment, Fertilization Tips
The time is coming to get out and evaluate winter wheat stands after green up
Ohio Current 'Hot Bed' for Avian Flu; 51 Confirmed Flocks Infected
An update on where we stand today, and what the future may hold
Farmers Can Get Seeding In Between Wacky Weather Swings
The large temperature swings are helping to loosen up our soils, creating the ideal situation to have greater success frost seeding
Winter and Backyard Birds: Keep Poultry Safe During Cold Temps
Those of you that raise backyard poultry, can take advantage of many of the same recommendations to ensure that your birds withstand the cold temperatures we are experiencing this winter
Minor Repairs Can Prevent Big Accidents - Don't Ignore General Fixes
We need have safety on our mind every day to help prevent those accidents that are preventable and have a plan to deal with possible incidents that are truly unavoidable on our part
Livestock and Cold Temperatures - Pay Attention to the 'Real Feel'
We know that any species of livestock will struggle in the heat of summer, but the cold of winter can be even more challenging
Federal Order Addresses Livestock Influenza
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) has issued a second federal order concerning Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle