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Futures markets challenging farmers
WASHINGTON — While financial and risk-management decisions always have been challenging aspects of farm and ranch work, extreme volatility in commodity markets in recent months has made these jobs even more difficult for farmers, even as prices have soared. During a Capitol Hill hearing today, American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman told lawmakers that
Farmers, welcome to Wally World
In this week’s commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on Wal-Mart’s overwhelming influence.
When should a farm become a business entity?
Between starting a family, working an off-farm job and spending free time in the fields, many farmers wonder when it’s time to form a business entity.
The perfect tree
It is that time of year when families head to the local tree farm, walk up and down the rows to find the perfect tree.With a short selling season many Christmas tree farms may find it hard to stay in business.
Grass is green as money for pastured poultry farmer
In the past four years, Rubel estimates he’s raised 2,500 chickens and a couple hundred turkeys.
Solar farms bring opportunities, land use questions for Pa. agriculture
In Pennsylvania, there are currently about 450 utility-scale solar projects under consideration. That brings up opportunities for farmers, but also questions about how solar development could affect the state’s agriculture.
EPA head visits Ohio Farm Bureau president’s dairy farm
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler toured Frank Burkett’s farm Oct. 6 and held a press conference, where he touted the agency’s cooperation with farmers.
Pa. Dairy Future Commission lays out fixes for state’s dairy industry
The Pennsylvania Dairy Future Commission released a report laying out 54 recommendations for how to bolster the state’s dairy industry.
Washington Co. cattleman relies on wife, faith for helping raise Angus
COAL CENTER, Pa. — For Paul Salansky of Coal Center, Pa., raising Angus cattle is more than just a hobby or a pastime. It’s all about faith, family and friendly competition.
Ohio Agricultural Council announces 2024 Hall of Fame inductees
The Ohio Agricultural Council will honor a new class of individuals who have made contributions to agriculture during the Hall of Fame induction on Aug. 2.
