Certified Angus Beef licenses Russian beef
In its first expansion beyond North America, Certified Angus Beef began production and sales in Russia this spring, through licensed partner Miratorg Agribusiness Holding.
Farmer-author Forrest Pritchard to headline WV urban ag conference
Best-selling author Forrest Pritchard will headline the third annual West Virginia Urban Agriculture Conference April 30.
Daffodil Dairy Sale garners an unofficial average of $1,598
The Holsteins averaged $1,755; Jersey $800; Brown Swiss $1,305; Ayrshire $1,075 and Milking Shorthorns earned $1,500.
Delaware Valley University dairy sale averages $2,063
Oakfield AR Splendid-Red ET, a senior 2-year-old consigned by Dylan Riedel, of Corry, Pa., topped the Delaware Valley University Green and Gold Sale, selling for $4,550 to the university.
John Deere buys majority stake in Hagie Manufacturing
John Deere buys majority ownership stake of Iowa-based Hagie Manufacturing, maker of high-clearance sprayers.
Dairy Farmers of America honors Mark Thomas with regional award
Mark Thomas and his wife, Chris, of Thomas Farms in Louisville, Ohio, received one of seven national Member of Distinction awards from Dairy Farmers of America.
Arla, Dairy Farmers of America to build cheese plant in western NY
Arla and Dairy Farmers of America have created a $58 million joint venture to build a small dairy plant in western New York for cheddar cheese production.
GMO labeling legislation vote fails in the U.S. Senate
Legislators are hoping to find a compromise when it comes to food labels concerning GMOs.
Marketing grain like a stunned gull
Farmer marketing is an art, not a science. Sometimes it feels good to eat the mouse, but it is always more comfortable to nibble along on worms.
The ag cycle is stuck on repeat
The message from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Outlook Forum in late February was pretty clear: In 2016, we will again grow more farm goods -- and, in some cases, far more -- than the U.S. and world markets can profitably use.
