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Facing hard times in December 1932
My parents, Blanche Ganoe and Sam Moore, were married in October 1931, and while I don’t know how they spent that first Christmas, I’m pretty sure that by the time Christmas of 1932 rolled around, they were living in the farmhouse (owned by my grandfather) where I grew up. The Townsends (Dad’s sister, her husband
Mean temperatures keeping cows lean
Some cows I’ve seen lately look thinner than normal for this time of year. With more than a month of winter remaining, it could mean trouble for producers as calving time approaches. We’ve had colder than normal temperatures, combined with a longer than normal continuous cold spell in our part of the state and this
More pork produced, less available
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — More pork is being produced in the U.S. but less is available for U.S. consumers, said a Purdue University Extension marketing specialist. “What does more pork production but less available for U.S. consumers mean?” said Chris Hurt. “Pork exports grew by 68 percent in the first half of the year and
Stockpiled forages are ready to use
Here we are in December and I see livestock in numerous pastures where there is no grass left to eat.
Dairy Channel: No two cows are alike
Diane Shoemaker writes about feral calves or cows with brain gaps.
The Chuck Whitney story: Barn work
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – You could say that Chuck Whitney’s career began before World War II, when he was a young boy helping on neighbors’ farms.
Keep weeds in check with less herbicide
WASHINGTON – How do you kill weeds in a field? That depends. Weed patches vary in size, shape, and composition and often require different treatments.
Inoculants support soybean farmers
When it comes to growing soybeans, few management decisions improve yields like inoculation.
Lessons from a one-room schoolhouse
Judith Sutherland considers how education has changed over time.
Best management practices for winter runoff
Managing winter runoff is crucial for safeguarding both soil and water resources. Learn which strategies are most effective for farmers.
