Tag: profits
Fertilizer prices likely to jump around for 2012; linked to economy
There is no perfect way to purchase inputs. The best idea is to spread out your purchases including fertilizer.
Low interest rates mean opportunities for farmers
SALEM, Ohio — The perfect storm of economics is giving many farmers opportunities they might not have seen coming.
Ag Expo designed to aid landowners with ideas on managing their...
A scene from the 2008 Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation Expo, held at the Kenwood Farm in Carroll County.
Dry weather may call for creep feeding
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The oppressive heat wave that has scorched pastures and dried water sources in recent weeks should have farmers in some...
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...
Wheat growers can consider storage options to manage scab
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Wheat growers can take steps during harvest and in storage to control head scab in the crop. Disease development...
United Egg Producers and HSUS announce agreement over hen housing
The United Egg Producers and HSUS held a news conference July 7 announcing a proposal to change the egg industry.
Big shake up in eastern corn markets
The shutdown of Bionol, the ethanol plant in Clearfield, Pa., has thrown a monkey wrench into grain marketing in the East currently. A plant...
Champion cattle in the show ring is not the only goal...
The Dunns are interested in the heterosis breeding project being funded by the Hereford association.
Farmers pushing fieldwork nonstop
After the wettest spring on record, Ohio farmers finally got a break in the weather last week.
