World economic woes hit home; soft grain trade, cattle to follow
The strength of the U.S. dollar, which has trended upward since 2014, does not bode well for exports. Commodities are cyclical, so manage your risk and margin.
Beginning farmers guide offers training
AMES, Iowa — A Resource Guide for Beginning Farmers (LF 0006), compiles dozens of existing training resources on everything from soil and composting to...
Cleveland landfill turning green with effort
The Land Conservancy secured a Clean Ohio Conservation Fund grant to acquire the former Henninger Landfill and adjacent properties along Big Creek.
Veterinarian looks back at ‘problem-solving’ career
"We're problem solvers," Karen Martin said. "We take on the problem, and we solve it, for the people."
Ground roof falls, leaving Musser family wondering if they’ll lose farm
The Musser family is losing ground on their farm after subsidence struck earlier this summer. Since then, acreage has dwindled and it has meant changes in the dairy operation to keep it going.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Aug. 27, 2015
A roundup of FFA news.
2015 Ohio Youth Capital Challenge winners named
4-H youth propose policies and public programs to solve community issues in state contest.
Tough year for haymaking, as well
It's not just the grain crops that are hurting this year. Forage and hay production is being affected, as well.
Monsanto gives up trying to buy Syngenta
The Monsanto Company has been rebuffed in its efforts to take over Syngenta, as its latest “enhanced proposal did not meet Syngenta’s financial expectations.”
Researchers deploy insect ‘birth control’ to protect cranberry crop
"Insect birth control" disrupts the mating communication system keeping moths (or other insects) and protects the cranberry crop.
