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The History of American Agriculture
by: Haley Zynda, OSU Extension – Wayne County
Happy Independence Day, U.S.A! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend celebrating our great nation’s independence with a good, old-fashioned cookout. To me, one of the best summer meals is a cheeseburger with all the fixings, pasta salad loaded with fresh veggies, and sweet, sun-ripened watermelon. In the midst of the thanks for our country, it’s important to also understand and give thanks for the farmers that keep food on our table and our bellies full. As my dad likes to say, “Farming is everybody’s bread and butter.” With that, let’s take a look at the history and statistics of American agriculture. The following is summarized from USDA’s “Growing a Nation.”
In 1790, 14 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed, the U.S.A was largely an agrarian society, with 90% of the workforce being farmers. The year 1790 is also significant because it is the year that potash was patented for creation by Samuel Hopkins. The formulation hasn’t changed but has certainly changed how farmers can deliver nutrients to their crops.
In 1796, the Public Land Act was created to encourage settlers to move west. Plots of a minimum of 640 acres were sold to the public at a whopping price of $2 per acre. Continue reading
Rainfast Intervals, Spray Additives, and Crop Size for Postemergence Soybean Herbicides
Mother nature is finally cooperating, allowing us to get some corn and beans in the ground. Later this summer it will be time for postemergence herbicide applications. The table below from the “2022 Weed Control Guide” lists important information on rainfast intervals, spray additives and crop size for soybean postemergence applications.
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Pawpaw Conference
A Forage Horse Pasture Walk
Junior Swine Day
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
Originally shared by Ohio Department of Agriculture
Protect your backyard flocks and pet birds by recognizing the signs of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and urging them to report sick birds.
HPAI spreads quickly through direct, bird-to-bird contact. It can also be transmitted via contaminated surfaces. There is no cure for HPAI, so good biosecurity is the key to keeping your poultry safe.
For more information about HPAI please click below.
Squish ’em if you see ’em.
Originally shared by Ohio Department of Agriculture
It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week!
2022 Small Farm Conference and Trade Show
Forages for Horses
