Cutting costs on your dairy farm
For the country's dairy farmers, there doesn't appear to be anything "sweet" to anticipate in '16. On the contrary, slimming down production costs is essential.
This is what ‘feed the world’ looks like today in the United States
We may still feed part of the world, but it’s more likely we’ll do it to honor a contract, not our conscience. This should not be news to anyone who has been paying attention.
Banding is helping unlock avian mysteries
Only through long-term banding efforts can scientists unlock the mysteries of avian natural history.
From inventions on farm to tragedies
Part two: Sutherland recounts more of the story of Goldie Weisberg and her family after they escaped Russia and settled in southern Ohio.
Teens need the experience of doing work
A little work is good for teenagers.
Ask FSA Andy for a history lesson on the lightbulb, plus a CRP reminder
Feb. 26 is the final date to sign up for the CRP general enrollment for 2016. Contact your local FSA County Office for more information.
Improve on last year’s shortcomings
As it applies to no-till and soil conservation, frost seeding can be an effective, economical and environmentally sound method of improving forage in pastures and hay fields.
Understanding coyotes and their living habits
Good hunters know their game: its habits, its habitat and its typical behaviors. All that plus its likes and dislikes, its favorite seasonal foods and its expected reaction to unwelcome scent, sight and sound.
Long weekend helps grain prices
The end of winter is in sight, and the end to the winter price doldrums is not. We need news to spark this market, says our fearless grain commentator Marlin Clark.
How to create a farm safety plan
Having a plan helps farmers respond to hazards appropriately, and trains everyone on the farm to stay safe.
