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Markets plagued by volatility
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Calf prices will be highly influenced by volatile feed prices as well as bullish finished cattle prices, said a Purdue University Extension marketing specialist. “Much is riding on the size of grain, soybean and forage crops this spring and summer,” said Chris Hurt. “Eastern Corn Belt steer calf prices are expected
Pigeon King International bankrupt
SALEM, Ohio — What once looked like a high-flying and profitable opportunity — and sold under the promise to save family farms –seems to be crashing to the ground. At least one Ohio breeder has confirmed rumors Arlan Galbraith has filed bankruptcy on his Ontario-based Pigeon King International pigeon breeding business. Lucy Burkholder, whose husband
Family defeated in milk checkoff lawsuit
A U.S. district court judge ruled March 24 the milk checkoff is constitutional.
Can twin-row corn work for you? OSU Extension research in 2009 showed little advantage
COLUMBUS — Twin-row corn is becoming more of an attractive production practice for growers across the Midwest, but the jury is still out in Ohio on its yield potential.
New, long overdue efforts to reform federal commodity checkoffs
A long-overdue, new checkoff reform effort is underway in Congress. Alan Guebert weighs in on why it’s needed.
Cowboy or country boy
Bryce Angell tries to determine the difference between a cowboy and a country boy in his latest poem.
How to grow your own microgreens
Learn what you can grow as microgreens and how to start growing your own microgreens at home in nine simple steps.
Reminiscing over Christmas traditions
From square dancing to singing, Christmas was a time for tradition.
USDA still runs the most expensive manure-making program in the world
Alan Guebert considers USDA’s Environmental Quality Incentive Program and how the money is typically distributed to address environmental problems.
Plan pasture usage before spring
How many animals will my pasture support? Now is a great time to sit back and think about what went well and what needs improved.
