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N.Y. continues to open new markets for agricultural economy
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said farmers in New York set a sales record in 2013, with $5.68 billion in cash receipts — more than $1 billion more than three years earlier.
Don’t roll your eyes at others’ advice
We are bombarded with advice from all directions. It comes first from our parents and family, and then it is spoken by friends, teachers, 4-H advisers, and other adults (like Extension educators!).
Penn State English professor delves into meaning of computer literacy
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Remember when watches had springs you would wind? When mail meant letters delivered by a mailman, and the only kind of files came in manila folders? If so, you’re a dying breed.
Looking to ‘lots of good years ahead…’
Such a dear letter in response to my column about being temporarily “out of order” and finally back on schedule feeling much better than before. The handwriting was exquisite. The name was not familiar, as the writer was from Kent, and I’ll not use her name since I don’t have her permission. But she certainly
Social media and employee management
Have you ever been to a store or gas station and had the clerk talk on their cell phone or text a message while trying to take care of you? It has happened to me and you’ve probably had it happen to you or maybe witnessed it happen to someone else. Have you seen your
Many more questions than answers exist in proposed climate change bill
Some say the climate change bill could be as significant to the marketplace as income tax legislation.
Survey says consumers back farmers and biodiesel production
ST. LOUIS — A recent nationwide survey conducted by the United Soybean Board and soybean checkoff revealed that U.S. consumers strongly back U.S. soybean farmers and biodiesel. The National Agriculture Image Survey indicated 82 percent of consumers agree foreign oil-producing countries and the high cost of fuel impacting farming and processing, packaging, storing and shipping
Dairy Excel: How to manage your feeding program
Controlling feed costs means feeding balanced rations, and balancing rations starts with forage sampling and analysis. Dairy Excel team member Tom Noyes offers some tips for sampling.
In wake of tragedy: Commodity markets seen quickly returning to fundamentals
Fundamental supply and demand forces will likely return to drive commodity prices following the Sept. 11 tragedy, a Kansas State University economist said.
Nuisance wheat turns into golden opportunity
Kiss of Nabisco transforms nuisance wheat variety into a premium identity-preserved grain.
