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Farmers near Grand Lake St. Marys complying with nutrient plan requirement
Ohio livestock farmers near Grand Lake St. Marys commited to plans to curb nutrient runoff from their farms.
Happy grain market for the New Year (hint, you might want to sell)
Thank the market for the bounce and get some grain sold.
Nearly 2,000 accepted into program that gives health care coverage to early retirees
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the first round of applicants accepted into the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. Nearly 2,000 employers, representing large and small businesses, state and local governments, educational institutions, non-profits and unions have been accepted into the program and will begin to receive reimbursements for employee
Chairman hears Pa. farmers’ worries, discusses goals for the 2012 farm bill
By CAROL ANN GREGG MERCER, Pa. — Farmers took time out of their busy spring schedule to take advantage of having someone from Washington listen to their concerns. Rep. Collin Peterson, chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee, spent time recently answering questions from northwestern Pennsylvania farmers. About 35 farmers attended the forum
Leaving corn standing in the fields may not be the best crop decision to make this year
COLUMBUS — Ohio growers waiting to harvest their corn most likely won’t see a significant decrease in grain moisture, but run the risk of increased stalk lodging, moldy ears and yield losses the longer corn sits in the fields. Harvest promptly Peter Thomison, an Ohio State University Extension corn agronomist, said that unfavorable weather might
Farm bill amendment changes base acre provision for 2008 crop year
Ten or fewer acres? Sign up until Nov. 26 in direct counter-cyclical payment program.
Scientists concerned over near-record ‘dead zone’ measured in Gulf of Mexico
WASHINGTON — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists found the size of this year’s Gulf of Mexico dead zone to be 7,988 square miles, slightly smaller than the predicted record size of 8,800 square miles and similar to the area measured in 2007. The research cruise, led by Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium’s Nancy Rabalais, found
Western Reserve FFA celebrates past year, looks forward to upcoming one
COLLINS, Ohio – The Western Reserve FFA held its annual banquet May 18 with over 200 people in attendance.
Results are in: Area junior fair livestock sales total nearly $5 million
The support of area youth continues to grow, as evidenced by support given by livestock buyers at the regino’s county fair junior livestock sales.
FSA Andy for Nov. 12, 2009
Hello Again! I know you have been working hard to finish harvesting, but now is the time to plan ahead concerning your 2010 crops. At your local FSA office, you can buy an insurance policy on any of your perennial crops that are not insurable by Federal Crop Insurance. This program is called the Noninsured
