Proper treatment of crops at and after harvest is critical in keeping food safe, beautiful, and long lasting. Harvesting at the right time and properly curing will help improve shelf life.  Potable water and clean tools will too!

The end of summer doesn't have to mean the end of your production season. Fall and winter produce can not only extend your market season but may also bring you higher prices. Tune in to learn how to extend your season.

Knotweed infests our waterways, our farms, and our gardens. Unfortunately, many removal techniques make knotweed problems worse including cutting or digging.  Learn the right way to control this invasive plant and make your labor count.

Keeping animals healthy is a livestock managers primary objective.  However, simple things like tires and boots may be carrying disease across your farm.  Wearing special boots at the fair and isolating new animals are just two of the things you can do to reduce the risk of disease in your animals. 

Congratulations! You took a forage sample and sent it in for analysis! Now you know your dry matter, TDN, & crude protein, but what does it mean? Tune in to learn how to interpret and apply your forage analysis data for healthier livestock.

You can't know too much about mulch!  But, you can have too much mulch!  Keep mulches 2-3 inches deep.  Freshen them each year to build up a healthy biome in your soil.  Some mulches may cause problems though. Listen in to learn which mulch is right for your garden or farm. 

Planning ahead for winter grazing is key in balancing soil nutrients, preventing compaction, and protecting the health of your livestock.  Plan to stockpile forages and use hay to supplement that feed.  This reduces the stress of switching feed types. Our livestock specialist Kevin Schaffer says, "It's not when you start feeding hay, it's the total amount you feed per cow."

Protect your fields from over grazing, protect your animals from mycotoxins, protect our waterways and soils, and as always, protect your bottom line! This week's farm talk variety show covers: Pasture and silage, manure lagoons, high tunnel soils, and right pricing produce. 

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Heat stress, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and water stress can all impact the quality and quantity of your tomatoes, cucumbers, cole crops and more. Listen in to learn how to recognize the problem and what steps you can take to prevent and or correct the issue. We'd love your feedback at https://bit.ly/OhCoEval!

Farming is an expensive hobby. Make sure your cattle are bringing in the best return for your business by watching your input costs and planning ahead. Then we jump into the woods and talk about timber harvesting.  A few key steps can help make sure your grand kids are left with a healthy investment. Share your thoughts with us: https://bit.ly/OhCoEval