Cull your cows or you’ll pay the price
AMES, Iowa - As producers have watched their forecasted pay price for milk on the farm fall by nearly $2 from year-ago levels, a national dairy marketing group is urging farmers to take another step in their supply management efforts.
Farmers warned about taking on debt
MARSHALL, Mo. - Accelerating land prices, higher fuel and fertilizer costs and potential hikes in interest rates are some of reasons farmers are being cautioned to manage their farms more carefully than ever before.
New N recommendations for corn now online
COLUMBUS - Ohio's new economic-based nitrogen recommendations for corn are now available online. According to Ohio State crops specialist Robert Mullen, the recommendation model is for corn only; nitrogen recommendations for wheat and other crops have not been changed.
R-CALF USA talks trade challenges
DENVER - "The U.S. cattle industry is challenged by trade today like never before," said Dennis McDonald, an R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America member and former representative on the U.
Ag economist says 2007 farm bill will differ from past legislation
COLUMBUS - The 2007 farm bill will be different from its predecessors, according to agricultural economist Carl Zulauf.
Farmers are the best conservationists we have
COLUMBUS - Education is agriculture's most powerful tool in helping the public understand farm practices and programs.
Power Show Ohio gears up for 36th run
SALEM, Ohio - Whether you're looking for the latest all-terrain vehicle, the most current compact tractor or anything in between, you're likely to find it at
Japan halts U.S. beef shipments after ‘failure’
SALEM, Ohio - Six weeks after Japan agreed to reopen its country to U.S. beef, those borders are closed again.
Pa. fruit growers take on industry
SALEM, Ohio - Pennsylvania's fruit growers face the same hurdles as other farmers across the country.
Canadian BSE case won’t stop U.S. trade
SALEM, Ohio - A case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was found in a 6-year-old cow born and raised in Alberta, according to Canadian officials Jan.