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Farm Bureau president says farmers must speak up before others do
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – America’s farmers and ranchers have an obligation to provide input on farm program changes before outside forces do it for them, American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman said during his address at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 87th annual meeting in Nashville, where about 6,500 Farm Bureau members gathered.
Pork prices continue to defy odds
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The seasonal pork price increase from early April to early June over the past five years was $11 per live hundredweight, and this year the seasonal increase has been $23 so far. “That’s more than double the normal,” said Chris Hurt, a Purdue University Extension agricultural economist. Hog prices have gone
Hines family passionate about Belgians
Some families spend their free time boating, fishing or playing golf, but for the Hines family of Wooster, their free time is spent feeding, watering, training and showing their Belgian draft horses.
Trumbull County farm agencies finally under one, new roof
The new ag center in Cortland is located on 17 acres donated by Delphi Automotive.
Sometimes things are out of our control, but good in the end
Neighborhood “dumps” have become a thing of the past almost overnight as society marches towards better regulation of what gets pitched, and where.
Museum is a showcase of Knox County agriculture
The history of corn planters, tractors and harvest equipment and even household life is preserved in this special museum.
From having it all to having nothing
Columnist Judith Sutherland talks about bad business breaks.
Incentives offered to those who join Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
The Ohio Department of Agriculture and Ohio Department of Natural Resources are offering incentives to join the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.
Cattle implants boost rate of gain, even on pasture
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Cattlemen looking to save money in tight times may want to consider using implants.
Hoping drought stress eases soon
“Archie saw that there was not a thing to do in that field. In the drought the earth itself appeared to shrivel up. There was nothing but the inert sand, parched tobacco leaves lofting their fragrance over the soil as they burned slowly in the sun, a whiff of asphalt, a hint of crows. …
