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Ohio Holstein Convention: Auction totals $244,325 from 71 lots
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Bill Richards inducted into ODNR Hall of Fame
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Portman says gov’t programs should incentivize people to work
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Ohio Holstein Convention: Auction totals $244,325 from 71 lots
There were 71 lots that totaled $244,325, for an average of $3,441.20.
Bill Richards inducted into ODNR Hall of Fame
Bill Richards, Ohio farmer and former chief of the USDA’s Soil Conservation Service, was enshrined into the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Hall of Fame.
Portman says gov’t programs should incentivize people to work
Lawmakers talk about ways to get more people working on annual Farm Bureau trip to Washington.
DEP: Radiation levels normal after Greene County well fire
PITTSBURGH — The Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Bureau of Radiation Protection (BRP) said that data collected in response to the recent Chevron well fire in Greene County showed no radiation levels above normal “background” levels. On Feb. 13 and 14, DEP’s BRP responded to the Chevron well fire in Greene County to ensure the […]
Insurance and the new farm bill
By DARYLL E. RAY and HARWOOD D. SCHAFFER Though members of Congress often have every intention of enacting a new farm bill well before farmers have to make planting decisions, so farmers can take the new policies into consideration in their planning process, very often planting is under way before the legislation is completed and […]
Do your calves get quality colostrum?
As spring calving season approaches, it is vital calves receive adequate immunity at birth. Because calves are born without an active immune system, they rely on the consumption of antibodies from colostrum for protection against scours and pneumonia.
It’s our 100th birthday, and we’re looking for vintage farm photos!
Farm and Dairy is collecting your vintage photos of farm and rural life for a special 100th anniversary feature.
Gov. Corbett announces alternative fuel grants for natural gas vehicles
Governor Tom Corbett and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that its Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program will open March 1, providing an estimated $8 million in grants for the purchase or conversion of alternative fuel vehicles.
Lawmakers discuss federal tax reform with Ohio Farm Bureau
Lawmakers discuss major tax code reform introduced by Rep. Dave Camp, R-Mich.
Spring forward to save energy? Not so fast…
When the time comes, people around the world turn their clocks an hour ahead come the springtime and turn them back again when autumn arrives. This is because of daylight saving time, an idea first introduced centuries ago by Benjamin Franklin.
Checkoff-funded grant gives culinary students a look at today’s veal
Veal sizzled in the culinary classroom of Monroe Career and Technology Institute (MCTI) in Bartonsville, Pa., Feb. 24.
‘CSI River Otters:’ Animal forensics, DNA used to estimate population
The restoration of Pennsylvania’s river-otter population has been, by all accounts, a great success, and a study being conducted by researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences will soon quantify the accomplishment by yielding population information.
OCM explains its dislike of ‘industrial ag,’ trust in HSUS
Members of Organization for Competitive Markets recently made a visit to Ohio, explaining their market vision and alliance with HSUS.
Beef checkoff: OCM, NCBA at ‘opposite ends of the table’
Organization for Competitive Markets visited Ohio Feb. 25, criticizing the beef checkoff and industrial agriculture.
Huge food show in Dubai is opportunity to showcase U.S. beef
WASHINGTON — A dozen leaders of state and national agriculture organizations from around the United States visited the Middle East and Europe through a trade mission organized by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. The goal is to develop a deeper understanding of the potential of these two export markets for U.S. beef, pork and lamb. […]
New farm bill gives farmers new options for risk management
The 2014 farm bill gives farm operators and landowners the choice among fixed price supports (PLC) and county- or farm-level revenue coverage (ARC). Although still early, some general conclusions about the programs can be reached.
U.S. exported less ag equipment in 2013
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Exports of U.S. agricultural equipment dropped 6 percent in 2013 compared to the previous year for a total of $12 billion shipped to global markets, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, citing U.S. Commerce Department data it uses in trend reports for members. Results were mixed by world region. AEM said […]
How to prevent snow-related roof collapses
Some basic steps to protecting your farm building rooves from snow damage.
Gear up for mentored youth fishing days at many locations
The 2014 Mentored Youth Fishing Days are approaching, so youth anglers and their mentors are gearing up to fish on 41 waters across the state.
Predicting the future: Farmers rolling dice with crop insurance
Most farmers say they would farm without crop insurance, but it makes their lives a little easier. Without the backup of crop insurance, they say, their business and livelihood might not survive. Kristy Foster-Seachrist examines how Ohio farms are using, or not using, the program.
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