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Urban farmers, welcome to our world
The future of food production will include a “mosaic of different farming systems,” as one agronomist recently put it. But the systems still have to be sustainable — and that means economically sustainable, too.
Keystone Beef Marketing Network: Goal: Get the best price for farmers
MERCER, Pa. — Beef producers in Pennsylvania now have an additional marketing tool in their toolbox. The Keystone Beef Marketing Network is alive and working in Pennsylvania. Local farmers learned more about the network at a meeting held in Mercer May 5. Blaine Winger, regional representative for the Keystone Beef Marketing Network, said his job
Program seeks hunters willing to donate venison to feed the hungry
Ohio hunters fed a lot of people in recent months by participating in the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry program. From last winter’s deer harvest Ohio hunters donated more than 125,150 pounds of venison, tasty and nutritious meat that provided the main course at food banks for over a half million meals. What a
Think About It: Love One Another
Are we forgetting the words of Jesus found in Galatians 5:14? “All the law is fulfilled in one word, even this: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” Have you forgotten just how much Jesus loves us and gave His life for us? “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten
Hidden Elm population may hold genes to combat Dutch Elm Disease
WASHINGTON—Two U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists may have discovered “the map to El Dorado” for the American elm—a previously hidden population of elms that carry genes for resistance to Dutch elm disease. The disease kills individual branches and eventually the entire tree within one to several years. It has been accepted for 80 years
There’s a new kid in town: Meet The Social Silo
The Social Silo is the new “social face” of the Farm and Dairy.
Marshall County FFA Ham, Bacon & Egg Show and Sale nets over $33,000
MOUNDSVILLE, W. Va. — Despite heavy rains and flood warnings the 34th Annual Marshall County FFA Ham, Bacon & Egg Show and Sale was held March 9 at the Marshall Co. Fairground in Moundsville called by auctioneer Ronald Morrison. Sale total was $33,200 without the resale; a large increase over last year’s sale. Representatives from
Milk production insurance coverage helps dairymen manage risk
Dairymen can use risk management tool to cover spread between projected and actual gross margins. HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania dairy producers can better protect their profits from losses due to high feed costs and low milk prices under changes that make dairy insurance easier and more affordable to purchase. Changes Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding
New ways to control honeybee parasite
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Ground-breaking discoveries by Michigan State University researchers could help protect honeybees from deadly parasites that have devastated commercial colonies. The researchers for the first time were able to produce in the laboratory proteins that help channel sodium ions through cell membranes of parasites known as Varroa mites. Key finding The research,
Soil test for soybean pest
WOOSTER, Ohio — Harvesting corn and soybeans may be the only thing on the minds of Ohio growers at the moment, but they shouldn’t overlook the importance of soil testing for soybean cyst nematode. Soil sampling in the fall is the first step to a soybean cyst nematode management program and the best way to
