Purdue agronomist: Poor kernel set could decrease corn yield potential
WEST LaFAYETTE, Ind. -- A period of extremely hot, dry weather in the Midwest this summer has led to problems with corn ear development and kernel set, a Purdue Extension agronomist said.
Finance experts to host conference calls on dairy markets, working with lenders
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Dairy producers can learn ways to plan financial strategies for the next six months from two nationally known financial advisors --...
Hog, pig inventory lowest since 2007
As of June 1, there were 62.1 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, the lowest inventory since 2007, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published June 27 by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of July 17, 2014
Natalie Miller, a senior at Miami Trace High School and a member of the Miami Trace FFA chapter, was elected to serve on the 2014-2015 Ohio FFA State Officer Team as State Secretary.
Ag economist advice: Hold on to your grain, if possible
Farmers can expect at least one more price fall before the fall harvest is complete.
LETTER: Farm Bureau responds to the needs of members
Editor:Recently a letter was written asking us where our "power" as an organization comes from as Farm Bureau. Stark County Farm Bureau, as well...
Tainted hog feed makes its way to eight U.S. farms
SALEM, Ohio - Eight U.S. hog farms were quarantined last week when authorities determined the animals ate contaminated feed.
Leaving corn standing in the fields may not be the best crop decision to...
COLUMBUS — Ohio growers waiting to harvest their corn most likely won’t see a significant decrease in grain moisture, but run the risk...
Keep calves, heifers healthy during winter
Calves and heifers experience more disease during the winter than at any other time. What can you do to prevent it?
All livestock producers need manure management plan
By 2008, all livestock farms in Ohio are going to have to have a nutrient management plan in place and be implementing it.
