Will the U.S. run out of soybeans?
URBANA, Ill. — The need to slow the rate of consumption of soybeans is a well-known fact and there are a few indications that rationing has begun, but more confirmation is needed.
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B&B blends agriculture and tourism
BUTLER, Pa. — What do a gray goose, 100 Black Angus cattle, a bride and pancakes have in common? All of them have a place at Butler County’s Armstrong Farms, which is owned by John and Kathy Allen. Best of both The Allens have woven together agriculture and tourism — the county’s top two industries [...]
Small town Ohio artist has gigantic goals
MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio — Mozart composed music at only 5 years old. Similarly, Chris McConnell’s career as an artist began when he was only 5 years old. “My sister was coloring, and I thought, ‘I can do a lot better than her,’” he said. From painting to drawing to working with metal, the now 23-year-old Mesopotamia [...]
Cultivating connections: Telling the ag story through social media
(Part I of a two-part series.) SALEM, Ohio — Are you a fan of Ohio Hog Farmers on Facebook? Have you RT’d Ohio Farm Bureau’s latest tweet yet? Not sure what I’m asking? You might want to start familiarizing yourself with these social networking sites and the related lingo.
At one of Ohio’s top dairy farms, it’s all about the details
FARMDALE, Ohio — For the Hall family of Hallbrook Farm in Farmdale, Ohio, the success of the herd can be attributed to two things: setting goals and paying attention to details.
Carrollton farmer strives to find the right grazing balance
A Carrollton farmer finds a balance between keeping the soil healthy and creating a profit.
Forestry takes a turn and a new online business is born
A Summitville family is taking what others would discard and burn and turning it into a profit.
NASA satellite being used for crop forecasting
WASHINGTON — Soil moisture is essential for seeds to germinate and for crops to grow. But record droughts and scorching temperatures in certain parts of the globe in recent years have caused soil to dry up, crippling crop production. The falling food supply in some regions has forced prices upward, pushing staple foods out of [...]
Vilsack calls for carbon credits for agriculture and forestry
During a recent forum in Kentucky, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack touched on many issues facing his department, including climate change and animal identification.
Pa. farmers: Join a compost co-op
On-farm composting cooperatives in five Pennsylvania counties may hold more benefits than farmers realize.
