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Learning opportunities available to farm managers in February and March
What a winter we have had so far. I think many of us would like for winter set in and the ground to freeze until spring. Dealing with all the rain and mud has made things difficult.
Ag machinery growth predicted to taper off, export sales the strongest
MILWAUKEE — Agricultural machinery manufacturers expect overall 2011 business to the U.S., Canada and worldwide to grow in the 6- to 7-percent range by year-end but then taper off 2012 through 2014, with exports sales anticipated to increase the most, according to the annual business “outlook” survey of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
Hurricane Irene causes damage to fruit, other farm crops in Pennsylvania
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Pennsylvania Farm Bureau says early reports indicate that high winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Irene have caused sporadic damage to farms and orchards in several areas of Pennsylvania. The most common problem cited by farmers field corn leaning or flattened by strong winds, while apples and other fruits fell to
Who should take the blame for the United States economy?
Editor: I’m responding to the June 16 letter of Ian Murray. It was a critical assault on President Obama. Simplistic incorrect statements such as “regulation prevented America’s economy from starting again” are common and largely distortions, hence less than truthful. Americans have forgotten much since 1999, when the nation was enjoying Bill Clinton’s prosperity. The
Yes, I’ll gladly blow out my candles
I try to embrace the gift of another birthday, the gift of each and every day, really. I try to celebrate for those who didn’t get to grow older along with us, while holding them dear in treasured memories.
Farmers should check for damaged fields after ice storms
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Farmers should examine winter wheat and forages as the crops emerge from dormancy to determine if they have been damaged from the recent sleet and ice storms, two Purdue Extension specialists say. Forage crops specialist Keith Johnson estimated that one-fifth of the Indiana landscape was covered by the sleet and ice
Trying to build agriculture’s future in Carroll County
Agriculture is the number one industry in Carroll County and Ohio — and Carroll County residents are working to ensure its future. But it takes collaboration and input from all.
Small gains stabilize grain markets
Grain markets have stabilized on the Chicago Board of Trade in recent days. That is a nice way of saying that we have seen small gains after large losses, without a real sense of direction being established. Market moves December corn futures have retraced nearly a third of the large loss. We fell from the
Ohio dairy found guilty of water pollution violations
LONDON, Ohio — The former Assen Dairy LLC in Madison County (now known as the Rising Sun Dairy LLC) and one of its owners, Petrus J. Assen, this week pleaded guilty to water pollution charges related to two separate incidents involving the improper application of manure, resulting in illegal discharges into Bradford Creek. Beam Custom
Holmes County 4-H members awarded
By SUSAN MYKRANTZ Contributing writer WALNUT CREEK, Ohio — During this year’s annual banquet, Kerry Taylor, president of the senior fair board, gave a positive report on the progress the fair board has made in its effort to relocate the fairgrounds. The agricultural society received a grant from FEMA for the project, which requires the
