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Are renewables making the US less energy independent?
Now that the U.S. has weaned itself off of its reliance on liquid fuel from across the ocean, it’s battling a dependency of another kind as the transition from fossil fuels to renewables continues.
Cash rents: A different approach may be necessary
The issue of cash rents is complex and there’s not one answer for every parcel or every location.
Hog prices on rise; could set record
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The highest hog prices on record will soon be arriving. According to Purdue University Extension economist Chris Hurt, pork producers may be seeing the highest hog prices right now — and for the next several years as well, if corn and soybean shortages can be reduced with favorable growing conditions. On
Dairy Channel: St. Paul was educational
Dairy expert Ernie Oelker presents a workshop at Headwaters of Conservation Conference.
Farm chores made fun, with the help of boy’s dog, pony sidekicks
Judith Sutherland’s dad often said he knew he was born in the time and place that suited him perfectly and was always grateful for that divine placement.
USDA tracking, slaughtering cows
USDA euthanized entire bull calf herd from Sunnyside, Wash., that included the bull calf born to the cow infected with mad cow disease.
Crop reports damage weak grain market
USDA’s recent World Agricultural Supply and Demand Report and the U.S. Crop Production estimate for August took away the bounce in grain prices and cast a negative tone for the balance of the summer.
Birds use cover crops as B&B during migration
University of Illinois research shows that migratory birds prefer to rest and refuel in fields with cover crops.
Dairy Excel: Embracing the reality of dairy farming economics has been difficult this year
We sometimes attempt to deny reality as a coping mechanism for an issue we simply don’t want to deal with if accepting the reality is too painful. This behavior sometimes exists relative to the economics of dairy farming.
Ohio Veterinary Medical Association honors three with service awards
COLUMBUS — State Veterinarian Tony Forshey was recently recognized with the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association’s (OVMA) highest honor, the Veterinarian of the Year Award. The award, presented by OVMA President Dr. Jason Johnston, recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions, dedication and service to the veterinary profession, the community and animals. “He has served the animal
