Yearly Archives: 2005
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.
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.
Farmers, get that corn out of the fields
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Low grain prices, unfavorable weather and hurricane-related transportation issues have some Ohio growers dragging their feet with corn harvest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Protecting at-risk farm children
I tuck my two teenage children in bed several nights a week. At least I go into their bedrooms and pretend I can't see the "Oh Mom!" roll of the eyes as I sit on their beds.
Opposition keeps life interesting
Think back on your favorite book or your favorite movie, and I'd be willing to bet there was one mighty aggravating character you just loved to hate.
