This spring, there has been some severe weather across different parts of Ohio. Most farmers are no strangers to springtime thunderstorms, but they can cause problems for us and our cattle. For example, in my home county of Morgan...
USDA may have removed climate change research from its website, but the private market continues to pursue solutions to climate change problems. One of the potential solutions involves sequestering carbon in farmland soil by increasing the amount of carbon...
Warm temperatures and steady rainfall have accelerated the maturity of grass, legume, and weedy species in the landscape and on-farm so far this spring. Two main species of concern that have been actively growing quickly around the county include...
Ontarians across the province are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend which has long unofficially marked the start of a year’s camping, cottaging and summer travel season.
With the weather slowly warming up, farmers are also getting busy...
As seen in the Horizon Seeds Newsletter.
2025 marks my first planting season with Horizon Seeds. After joining the organization in September of 2024, I am very excited to see actual infield performance and product going into the ground. Having been...
Nearly every profession has been disrupted by the ability to “Google” the answer to a question. How do I fix a faucet leak? Google a how-to video instead of calling the plumber. How can I stop my knee from...
Every April, countries around the world mark Earth Day – an excellent and vital opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of caring for and protecting our environment.
As farmers, we often like to say that every day is Earth...
Early this year, most market signals indicated that dairy could have a bright 2025. After all, dairy continued to be a growth category with domestic retail sales climbing $2 billion over the past year to $78 billion, according to...
Last year, Indiana’s legislature modified the appeal process for IDEM permits and other administrative law proceedings. I wrote about this change to the Administrative Orders and Procedures Act (“AOPA”) about a year ago. Those amendments had a similar impact...
Agriculture diversification is transforming modern farming, offering a sustainable, resilient approach to market volatility and rising land values.
By integrating various crops, livestock and innovative farming techniques, farmers are securing their operations against economic uncertainties.
Diversification is engaging in production or...
