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2 reasons to rotate crops: Yield and environment
Scientists have evidence that rotating crops increases yield and lowers greenhouse gas emissions compared to continuous corn or soybean.
Ohio, Indiana NRCS adopts interim standards for gypsum applications
An interim standard spells out how gypsum can be incorporated as part of various conservation programs and NRCS financial assistance options for gypsum applications.
Breaking: Ohio Senate passes ag nutrients bill
Ohio’s ag nutrients and water quaity bill is passed by the Senate.
Still time to get benefit from saver’s tax credit
WASHINGTON — Low- and moderate-income workers can take steps now to save for retirement and earn a special tax credit in 2012 and the years ahead, according to the Internal Revenue Service. The saver’s credit helps offset part of the first $2,000 workers voluntarily contribute to IRAs and to 401(k) plans and similar workplace retirement
Agronomist: Farmers should still keep tillage passes to a minimum in 2012
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Unseasonably warm weather might have farmers tilling their fields earlier than normal, but a Purdue Extension agronomist cautioned them against tilling more than necessary. Think ahead While there’s nothing wrong with early tillage, Tony Vyn said producers need to think ahead and not increase the total number of passes they’re making
NRCS revises nutrient management standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Natural Resources Conservation Service is revising its nutrient standards to help improve nutrient management on farms across the country. NRCS Chief Dave White briefed reporters on the change during a Dec. 13 conference call. The national standard — known as the Nutrient Management Conservation Practice Standard — will see more emphasis
Tips for employers faced with layoffs
Employment law analyst says preparation and forethought can make the process less traumatic for everyone involved.
Force Multiplier Grant Application open to veterans who farm in Pennsylvania
The PA Veteran Farming Network announced that the 2024 Force Multiplier Grants program is accepting applications from veterans who own or operate a farm.
Ohio’s Sarah Lehner wins Maurice Core scholarship
The National Dairy Shrine recently announced that Sarah Lehner of Delaware, Ohio, won a $1,000 Maurice Core scholarship.
High feed prices trigger MILC payment
There will be a February payment for the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program, the first time there has been a payment for MILC since April 2010.
