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This season’s seed, next season’s harvest: A seed saving primer
In August everyone enjoys eating summer’s garden harvest, especially water and muskmelons. But they are likely spitting those valuable seeds into the trash. Saving seed is a wise economic and environmental choice and it’s easier than you think
New farm bill gives farmers new options for risk management
The 2014 farm bill gives farm operators and landowners the choice among fixed price supports (PLC) and county- or farm-level revenue coverage (ARC). Although still early, some general conclusions about the programs can be reached.
Feeding pigs for less
Results of a preliminary experiment conducted at the University of Illinois indicate that it may be possible to select pigs that can make efficient use of energy in less expensive feed ingredients, thus reducing diet costs.
Small gains stabilize grain markets
Grain markets have stabilized on the Chicago Board of Trade in recent days. That is a nice way of saying that we have seen small gains after large losses, without a real sense of direction being established. Market moves December corn futures have retraced nearly a third of the large loss. We fell from the
Meat, money cooks up corruption
Alan Guebert gives his take on corruption within the beef industry and questions the pros and cons of country of origin labeling.
Despite crunch, Holstein registrations on track
Although the dairy sector is going through tough times, directors still voiced optimism for growth in Holstein Association USA’s core products and services.
Can agriculture save humanity?
Hunger, poverty and insecurity are at the core of global instability, but a 2008 World Bank report identified agriculture as the primary driver to abate hunger and reduce poverty.
Love beyond measure: Wine glasses for weddings, mugs for marriage
It’s just an old coffee mug, but for columnist Kym Seabolt, it’s a symbol of wedded bliss: slightly worn, slightly comforting, but always present.
State dairy princess -Western Pa. girl wins dairy title
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Washington County Dairy Princess Katie Skaggs was crowned the Pennsylvania dairy princess at the 49th state coronation in Camp Hill, Pa.
Auctions feature farm, restaurant equipment
– Auctioneer Nick Cummings of Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company Inc. of Columbia City, Ind., held the Kinzer farm equipment auction Sept. 3 in Greenfield, Ohio. The highest selling item was an Agco 9635 tractor that sold for $34,250. Other top sellers included a Gleaner R-52 combine for $18,500; a John Deere 4430 tractor
