Farmers: Conservation practices preserve soil, save money

Applying nutrients sub-surface and adopting no-till also has shown promise in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

LETTER: Use common sense to make a decision about shale drilling

Editor: I am a local farmer. I’m a simple man and, like most farmers, I have a lot of common sense. Simplicity and common sense go hand in hand. In order for my farm to operate, I must make many logical decisions. If logic is not applied to my decision-making process, I suffer the consequences.

Ugly reality hits the grain markets

The ugly reality in the Buckeye State: Ohio farmers will have a small crop, but the rest of the nation will not.

No-till, rotation limits greenhouse gas emissions from farm fields

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Using no-till and corn-soybean rotation practices in farm fields can significantly reduce field emissions of the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide, according to a Purdue University study. Tony Vyn, a professor of agronomy, found that no-till reduces nitrous oxide emissions by 57 percent over chisel tilling, which mixes crop residue into surface

Sign-ups for Conservation Reserve Program underway

Thanks to this gorgeous summer weather, I have been able to take an enjoyable walk at least three nights a week. When one takes a leisurely stroll, you cannot help but take pleasure in the sights and smells around you. The black eyed Susan’s (one of my favorite flowers) are in full bloom. The smell

Hello Again! Everyone loves the color green, especially when it comes to money! If you are participating in any of the Farm Service Agency’s programs and love the green assistance we provide, make sure to complete the following: FSA producers are required to certify compliance with Adjusted Gross Income provisions to participate in our programs.

Honors abound at convention for Holstein Association USA members

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — The Holstein Association USA board of directors held its summer meeting June 26-27 in Sacramento, Calif. and awards those who are striving to improve the Holstein breed. Young breeder award. Honors were abound at the convention with two brothers earning the Holstein Association USA’s 2009 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeders award. Jan and

Tumors in hiding beware: This radiologist will find you anywhere

Detecting liver cancer in an old dog is not an easy task. To begin, many old dogs have what is called nodular hyperplasia. Benign masses grow on their liver, rarely causing complications. However, these friendly masses cannot be differentiated from malignant tumors without a biopsy, an invasive procedure to remove cells from the body for

Weeds have met a high-tech match

New technnology and site-specific weed management can lower crop costs, help environment.