Yearly Archives: 2018
DFA nets $127.4 million in 2017
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) officials reported net income of $127.4 million for 2017 during the association's annual meeting March 21 in Kansas City.
W.Va. mixers to promote local food
The WVDA, West Virginia University Extension Services and a couple local colleges will hold two Ag Action Network Producer/Buyer Mixers in April.
Drive change before it drives you
Change is what farmers and ranchers do. We also know that it's better to drive change before change drives us, according to Alan Guebert.
Ohio EPA to hold hearing on biosolids lagoon
The EPA will hold an informational session and hearing to discuss the permit application by Quasar Energy Group.
Ohio EPA addressing river nutrients
The Ohio EPA is holding early stakeholder meetings to discuss water quality issues in rivers.
On one hand, China’s tariffs hurt farmers
Farmers are being used as a pawn in the global chess game between the U.S. and China, as the threat of tariffs on pork and soybeans loom.
Politics drive erratic grain price swings
The trade fight between the U.S. and China is driving grain prices, but where it ends will determine the result.
Connecting women in agriculture
More than 100 women gathered at the R. G. Drage Career Technical Center for the East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference April 6, to learn and network.
How to trademark your farm business
You may not realize it yet, but your brand is an invaluable asset. Obtaining a registered trademark can help you protect your farm business.
Soybean tariffs will hit farmers hard
A trade dispute with China escalated last week with China’s announcement April 4 of a proposed 25 percent tariff on imported U.S. soybeans.
