Let’s hope workshop on competition in agriculture produces results
Farm seed prices almost tripled in four years and, unlike other big input markets, now show no sign of backing -- or even letting -- up. Columnist Alan Guebert wades in to the ag competition fray.
Renovation mood blows hot and cold
Exactly one day after agreeing to purchase our ancient wreck of a house, we discovered, as do many young marrieds, that the good Lord...
Dairy “COW”reers Day: Lots of career options in dairy field
"Thinking outside of the box." We use the phrase to refer to a nontraditional idea. Perhaps the exact definition isn't so important, but we...
Childhood farm chores give kids a solid foundation
One of my favorite things to do is to chat with a member of our oldest generation about the chores they had to complete...
Bad timing for a weak grain market
Farmers are facing the need to sell corn for spring cash flow into a weak market that continues lower over the last few days.
Getting his bearings: Timken’s quest to Canton
How many times have I driven Route 30 through Canton, Ohio, and passed the big Timken factory with its many tin stacks topped by...
When Food Snobs Ruled – and Ruined – the World
Eating used to be so much fun before food snobs ruled – and ruined - the world. For generations, down home cooking like pies...
Managing food supply past 2050
Type the phrase “farmers feeding world” into Google’s search engine and “about 15 million results” pop up in “0.12 seconds.” Some results may surprise...
Dairy farmers have to know when to call it quits
The cost of production number, combined with the four key numbers outlined in this article, will help each dairy farm define the point where the business is unlikely to be able to bounce back.
Hazard A Guess: Week of March 4, 2010
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget (or at least 'hazard a guess' as to its use).
