Tag: farms
Commodity loans are available through FSA
Hello Again!This spring the rains came and kept on coming, with some fields never drying out to plant. Once the rains stopped, then the...
13 tips for maintaining your grass waterways
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Grass waterways are an important part of a farm’s overall soil conservation plan, but producers and landowners have to work at...
Drought is sending Texans looking for hay
COLUMBUS — Ohio Cattlemen’s Association has been contacted by cattlemen in Texas and other drought-stricken states who are looking to purchase hay. OCA is working with the Ohio Department of Agriculture to identify Ohioans who have available hay.
Select substances gain additional life in national organic foods production
WASHINGTON — The National Organic Program published a final rule Aug. 3 continuing the use of 12 substances in organic production and handling that...
USDA opens CRP land in drought area
WASHINGTON— U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Aug. 8 that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is modifying its Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) policies to...
Ashtabula County sets records with 2011 fair
Several records were set at the 2011 Ashtabula County Fair during the junior fair livestock sale.
It takes nutrients to grow forage
Proper soil nutrients are required for forage plants to maximize growth. Data indicates our forage plants use 20+ elements to live and grow. All...
Planning on passing on your farm?
Estate planning workshop might be worth day out of the fields.
U.S. DOT says no to new regulations for American ag community
Guidance from the U.S. Department of Transportation will ensure states continue to use commonsense in applying existing safety rules.
Federal government may force farmers to get CDL to operate on...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking at all safety concerns regarding traffic on roadways and is wondering if CDL's should be required for farmers.
