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Economist sees beef output cuts if production costs remain high
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Soaring grain, oilseed and land prices helped bolster some rural Americans’ incomes over the past year, but livestock producers have not reaped such gains. “Feed is the largest single cost item for livestock and poultry production — accounting for 60 to 70 percent of the total cost in most years,” said Kansas
Study says biotech crops a factor in meeting food and fuel demands
WASHINGTON – With ethanol demand at record highs and existing strong food use of corn, some experts are wondering where the extra corn will come from.
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau meeting results in push for property tax reform
HERSHEY, Pa. – At its annual meeting Nov. 14-16 in Hershey, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau adopted a policy calling for property tax reform and presented several awards to members.
Nearly 75 percent believe beef checkoff caused positive growth
DENVER – Beef producers continue to voice support for the national beef checkoff program, according to a recently completed independent survey.
Engine manufacturers on target to meet tough 2007 clean-diesel regulations
Regulations will reduce soot and smog-causing emissions, prevent sickness.
Higher yields and rising: Irrigation systems help producers beat drought
Despite drought conditions, many fields still thrive and yield highly due to irrigation techniques.
From the farm: Southwest Pa. sale features preconditioned beef calves
SALEM, Ohio – John Sargent knows both sides of the coin when it comes to buying and selling beef calves.
Athens County landowner named Ohio’s 2013 Outstanding Tree Farmer
The Lavelle family’s Stonewall Farm in Athens County has been certified by the American Tree Farm System as meeting its standards for woodland stewardship.
Ohio cattlemen salute industry leaders, young and old
More than 250 beef producers gathered at the Makoy Center in Hilliard Jan. 23 for the annual meeting and awards banquet of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association.
The annual event featured policy development sessions, the association’s annual meeting and awards.
More efficient beef cattle production, marketing eyed with tagging program
Electronic verification ear tags will collect information on each of Ohio State Extension’s 1,200 research cattle.
