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Most times grandma’s ways work just fine
Let me state for the record that I am firmly against food poisoning. I am definitely not a fan. Having had it once, I can assure you that anyone who says they “think” they had food poisoning hasn’t. If you have it, you’ll know. I can still recall feeling like I wanted to die on
Time to re-examine, re-invent
One of the more astute observations on the role of government in farm policy ever uttered was offered by then-congressman, later (from 1991-93) secretary of agriculture, Ed Madigan. “The majority of farmers,” Madigan, a moderate Republican, told me in a September 1984 interview between campaigning around his central Illinois district, “just want to be left
Thirties not necessarily a time of depression
Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt has no problem with being 34 forever.
Consol sells five W.Va. coal mines
Consol expects a 30% annual gas production growth in 2015-2016.
Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference posts record attendance
COLUMBUS — With rising crop input costs affecting the production bottom line, more farmers are recognizing the economic value and environmental benefits of conservation tillage practices. Record attendance The record attendance at this year’s Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference may be a reflection of that increased interest, said Randall Reeder, an OSU Extension agricultural engineer
New legislation, if passed, may stop preventative antibiotic use in herds
Farmers may lose ability to use preventative antibiotics in herds if new legislation is passed.
Erratic grain markets after USDA reports
USDA cut the corn and soybean crop estimates in the Aug. 11 Crop Production Report, but the market has had two minds about the numbers. Initial reaction was for higher prices, then lower prices, then higher prices. This morning, Tuesday, the mood seems negative again. USDA now puts the corn crop at 12.914 billion bushels.
Farm and Food File: One + one is still two (except in D.C.)
Politicians are so good at the muddled math of their budget game that they can turn the equation upside down and make it work in reverse: $1 of budget savings today can be legislated into $2 of tax cuts tomorrow.
Emerald Ash Borer found in six more Pa. counties
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Emerald ash borer beetle has been discovered in Bucks, Franklin, Jefferson, Perry, Snyder and Venango counties. With these new finds, 28 Pennsylvania counties are now dealing with the invasive ash tree-killing pest. “Emerald Ash Borer beetles have plagued Pennsylvania since 2007 with new positive sites found each year,” said Agriculture Secretary George
Dairy Channel: How the West is done: Ohio dairy players hit the road for an education, Part II.
OSU Extension northeast Ohio district dairy specialist Diane Shoemaker writes about the OSU trip through Arizona to the Western Dairy Management Conference.
