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Clearing some things up
Hi again, In last week’s article, I mentioned that qualifying for the Quality Loss Program required certain actions on behalf of producers. I wanted to clarify a couple of issues that may have been misleading. First, a producer does have to have a quantity loss application on file. However, that application does not have to
Diesel prices a reason to take stock, reevaluate crop production expenses
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Diesel prices are up roughly 50 percent from this time last year and farmers need to look at different methods to maximize fuel efficiency, said a Purdue University expert. The average price farmers paid for diesel fuel in the Corn Belt last April was $2.50 per gallon according to reports from
School’s out for summer: Employing minors can be complex
With the school year coming to a close in the next few weeks, many students will be looking for employment on farms to do a variety of tasks ranging from baling hay to milking cows to operating machinery.
Grist mills: Part of history that keeps grinding on
Columnist Roy Booth explores the world of water-powered grist mills, and the change they fostered.
Visit four farms at Stark Co. tour Sept. 28
The 14th annual free Stark County drive-it-yourself farm tour will be Sept. 28.
Trumbull SWCD initiates watershed project that ignores state lines
Water quality project could serve as model for other watersheds that cross political boundaries.
Indiana may salt away popcorn ranking
Lower prices resulted in a nearly 27-percent drop in harvested acres of popcorn in Indiana for 2000, and as a result, the state may lose its place as the nation’s leading popcorn producer.
Get ride of those thin paper masks
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farm workers operating machinery in dusty conditions or handling toxic materials should take extra safety precautions by using a personal respirator rather then relying on thin paper masks, say University of Missouri extension specialists.
Cattlemen to sponsor mineral program
CARROLLTON, Ohio – Family farmers are challenged these days to remain profitable. One way to compete without actually getting larger is to simply “act larger” by joining with other local producers.
Test program helps beginning farmers
Pennsylvania is part of a six-state pilot program to assist beginning farmers.
