Tag: farming
Crop reporting deadline approaches
Don't forget that the crop reporting deadline for spring-planted crops is July 15, and it will be here before you know it.
Bonanza farms were a huge undertaking
Spring planting had to be completed quickly to take advantage of the best seeding time and to avoid a big variation in the time the crop was ready to cut.
Farmers battle animal welfare laws
Large-scale industrial farmers are pushing for changes that would make it harder for states to further regulate the way they do business.
Researchers put soil balancing to test
Researchers from Ohio State University are working with private farmers to test the benefits of soil balancing, and organic farming.
Biodiversity can benefit your farm
Biodiversity could provide a framework for farm plans and agricultural conservation. The more diversity an ecosystem retains, the more adaptive it is.
How to finance a new, small or specialty farm
Microloans were created for new, small or specialty farmers. If you can't get credit elsewhere with reasonable rates and terms, this could be your answer.
Recognize, prevent heat stress in dairy cattle
Entering the hottest months of the year, it’s time to get familiar with the signs of heat stress and how you can keep your dairy herd healthy and happy.
How much protein do cows need?
Researchers are working to predict milk protein yield and calculate the MP requirement while accounting for a variable efficiency of MP utilization.
How to identify common breeds of beef cattle
Over 70 breeds of cattle can be found in the United States today. However, only about 12 to 15 breeds have a major influence on the cattle industry.
Plan your farm, farm your plan
Conservation plans focus on the producer's or landowner's goals for the land and evaluate how to meet those goals and conserve soil and water resources.
