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U.S. fertilizer prices are beginning to fall at the wholesale level
WASHINGTON — After increasing for six consecutive years, U.S. fertilizer prices are finally beginning to fall at the wholesale level, according to a report by the American Farm Bureau Federation. “Up until very recently, fertilizer prices were astronomical at both the wholesale and retail level,” said American Farm Bureau Federation senior economist Terry Francl. “Fertilizer
Judge rules phosphorus ‘hazardous’
Hold on to your barn boots: A federal judge has ruled that phosphorus from cow manure is a hazardous substance.
Corn after corn may throw wrench into farm crop rotation systems
SALEM, Ohio – Give all the credit to the ethanol boom. There are more than 110 ethanol biorefineries up and running nationwide, and about 75 more coming down the line.
Maintaining septic systems benefits environment, wallet
If properly designed, constructed and maintained, your septic system can provide long-term, effective treatment of household wastewater.
Bigger and faster isn’t always better
It seems the idea of going back to our country roots is now in vogue.
Show business gets in your blood
In the musical Annie Get Your Gun, the lead character belts out the lyrics to There’s No Business Like Show Business. The key message is that folks in show biz stick together.
Water quality and dairy farms: A summer meeting you shouldn’t miss
Water quality regulations impact agriculture (dairy in particular), so it’s a good idea to stay up-to-date with what’s coming down the pike.
Smartphone app helps control invasive species
Ohio State University Extension has released a new app for spotting and tracking invasive species — non-native organisms such as Asian carps, purple loosestrife and Asian longhorned beetle — to try to keep them from setting up beachheads and hurting the economy and environment.
Beef herds continue to decrease amidst drought, soaring feed costs
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Drought in the Southern Plains and several years of high feed prices have discouraged beef producers, causing the U.S. cattle herd to shrink.
Study: Medical cost of obesity higher than previously thought
ITHACA, N.Y. — The medical costs of obesity are twice as high as previously reported, according to the first study to estimate the causal effects of obesity on U.S. medical costs. Using innovative methods, Cornell health economist John Cawley found that the annual estimated cost of treating obesity is $168 billion — 16.5 percent of
