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USDA forecasts plentiful soybean crop
WASHINGTON — U.S. farmers successfully battled soggy July weather and remain on target for producing the largest soybean crop in history, according to the Crop Production report, released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Soybean forecast Soybean production is forecast at a record-high 3.2 billion bushels, up 8 percent from last
Old farm publications create trips back in time
My column two weeks ago about Cyclone seeders brought a couple of interesting responses (I love email – it’s so fast and easy to sit down at the keyboard and dash off a quick note) which I’ll pass on to the readers. Reader responses Bill McChesney, who farms near New Galilee, Pa., wrote: “Concerning cyclone
Part I: Pork cooperative a disaster
NOTE: Below is the first of a two columns on a now-collapsing, multimillion-dollar farmer-owned cooperative.
USDA shares grain transportation outlook
Trucks remain the dominant mode of choice for transporting agricultural products to market. The weaker U.S. economy, high fuel costs, expensive liability insurance rates, and changing asset valuations have lowered profits.
Here’s the scoop on growing berries in Ohio
Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries can all be grown in the home garden.
Motto: Where there’s hope, there’s adventure
With warmer weather on the horizon, now is the time to plan summer getaways. Scott Shalaway has some great suggestions if you want to enjoy wildlife.
New technology not always easy
Long before November, the television’s remote or its mute button or both will self-destruct. With my help. Witness the gag reflex for the explicit commercials for what should be very personal problems for men and women, invariably aired at supper time. Hit the button. And now pre-election political come-ons for both parties are repeated over
Little dog syndrome
Kym Seabolt absolutely loves her little dogs and her tiny granddogs. She delights in all of their little dog qualities.
Cooking goose brings back memories
For the first year in five, the lovely Catherine and I will not be driving a sack of sweet potatoes, a cooler with a thawing turkey buried under dozens of adult beverages and a jar of sauerkraut to Washington D.C. for Thanksgiving with The Heirs. Different plans Instead, we’ll be slicing a bird and playing
Corn prices prevent hog producers from expanding
URBANA — Hog producers were ready to expand this fall. That may have been appropriate when 2010 corn prices were expected to close at $3.50 in early July, but that is no longer an acceptable conclusion with expectations closer to $5, said Purdue University Extension economist Chris Hurt. “Higher corn prices will cut margins over
