Rain, warmth in October help farmers in their fields
MILLPORT, Ohio - Farmers were able to take advantage of the nice October days and get their crops off in good conditions, according to Edwin Copeland, U.
Tractors push biodiesel limits
DULUTH, Ga. - Owners of AGCO tractors are fueling up on B5 biodiesel (containing 5 percent plant- or animal-based methyl esters, not simply pressed oils), but AGCO is looking beyond B5.
You can trap nitrogen, but can you make it work for next spring’s crop?
WOOSTER, Ohio - Nitrogen prices have increased significantly over the last five years, and unfortunately it appears as if they will continue to increase at least slightly this coming year, according to Robert Mullen, Ohio State University soil fertility specialist.
Coshocton SWCD honors farm family
COSHOCTON, Ohio - The Coshocton Soil and Water District awarded Bill and Caroline Daugherty and family of Fresno the 2004 Outstanding Conservation Farm award at the SWCD's 63rd annual meeting and banquet Oct.
Family and farm is a good mix
ORRVILLE, Ohio - Despite the challenges of low prices, high costs and unruly weather, Bob and Amy Graber see farming as a great way of life and a wonderful place to raise their children, Kyler, 5 and Krystian, 2 1/2.
Canadian cattle haven’t hurt market yet
URBANA, Ill. - The U.S. cattle market seems to have quickly integrated Canadian live cattle back into the feedlots and into the slaughter mix without major bearish implications for the market, said a Purdue University Extension marketing specialist.
Congress still trying to resolve assorted budget differences
WASHINGTON - The House and Senate approved a budget resolution back in April, but it's crunch time to iron out the details in a reconciliation package.
Corn and soybean producers may receive FSA assistance in three forms
BUTLER, Pa. - Once the crop has been harvested, corn and soybean producers can choose from the Farm Service Agency's commodity loans, loan deficiency payments or warehouse loans for assistance.
Crawford County woman receives top Grange award
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. - Susan Tau, a Grange member of the Hayfield Grange No. 88 in Crawford County since age 5, received the 2005 state Granger of the Year award Oct.
Ethanol industry keeps churning out record levels
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - While America's traditional fossil fuel-based energy supply struggles to keep up with demand and mend infrastructure disruptions, U.
