Tag: farm management
Dairy cattle a big part of US beef supply
Dairy cattle continue to be a significant contributor to the commercial U.S. beef supply.
Precision Dairy Conference to be held June 18-20
The 2019 International Precision Dairy Conference will be held June 18-20 in Rochester, Minn.
Is water quality certification next for Ohio farmers?
The Agriculture Conservation Working Group, representing Ohio’s agriculture, conservation, environmental, and research communities, is hoping to develop and deploy a statewide water quality initiative.
Dairymen, consider the new Dairy Margin Coverage Program
The Farm Service Agency plans to open the sign-up period on June 17 for the newly renovated Dairy Margin Coverage Program. Find out what's new.
When you thought grain markets couldn’t get worse…
Rumors of failed trade talks with China and delayed planting are hitting US farmers hard. The Midwest is struggling to get a crop in the ground, and markets tanked on the president's tweets.
Stay on track through the ups and downs
Cattlemen will never be able to control the weather, but they can prepare to weather the storms.
Soil and forage testing can help with weed control
Right now is a great time to get back to the basics — forage testing, soil testing and recommendations on weed control.
Did your alfalfa survive winter?
Many producers are now seeing the results of winter injury to alfalfa because of the harsh 2018-2019 winter. Learn how to assess the damage in your fields.
Depressed grain markets, depressed farmers
Times have been tough on corn, soybean and wheat prices. Grain market commentator Marlin Clark explains why. Spoiler alert: no trade deal with China and delayed planting.
USDA extends deadline for MFP payments
The USDA has extended the deadline for farmers to certify 2018 crop production for payments through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) to May 17.
