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Be careful what you wish for… High grain prices impact more than corn farmer’s wallet
The close of 2010 saw grain farmers across the nation still reveling in near-record prices from the fall harvest. And as we enter a new year and a new decade, indications show the best is still to come. But experienced farmers know, it won’t just be grain prices that go up. What will it mean for seed and fertilizer? Or how about crop insurance, and fuel? And what about food costs and livestock feed?
Robotic milkers benefit small family dairies
Robotic milkers are changing the way small family dairies manage their farms with labor savings and production increases being the leading reason to install
Farming on the heels of disaster: Rebuilding, success eight years later
A devastating fire in 1994 forced an Ashtabula County family to come face-to-face with some difficult decisions, including whether farming was really meant for them.
Farmers markets re-enter the spotlight
During the COVID-19 pandemic, farmers markets have had a sudden influx of new customers, many seeking stability in local food systems. While they are part of our history, many believe farmers markets are also part of our future.
Western Pa. farm roots reach to 1769
Nearly 250 years of family ancestry, local legend, historical records and funny anecdotes tell a story of a family’s love for their land.
Just how expensive is food in the U.S.? And should it be?
Alan Guebert explains the politics behind the rising cost of food.
Enjoy every moment each season offers
Eliza Blue ponders the changing of the seasons and the special characteristics of each one.
Meet the Barons who are corrupting your dinner table
“Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry” details the ruinous impact baronial food families have had on rural America.
Captivated by the ‘Wisconsin Driftless Milking Sheep’
On a trip to a small family farm in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin, Eliza Blue discovered an interesting breed of sheep being used for milk production.
Marlin: Markets continue strong moves
Corn futures gained and soybean futures lost on the Chicago Board of Trade last week. Marlin Clark weighs in on the changes in his grain markets report.
