Expansion of beef cattle herds on the horizon
Whether the national beef herd grows or declines in the coming months will depend on cow slaughter numbers.
Plans set for Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School set for March 17
OSU Extension, KSU Vesta Program, and the Ashtabula Research Station for the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center are co-sponsoring the Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 17 at the Geneva Lodge and Conference Center in Geneva-on-the-Lake.
Biomass crop production: Carbon sequestration not so simple
Findings at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are providing information about the soil carbon dynamics that play a crucial role in lifecycle assessments of bioenergy production. These studies at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), USDA’s chief intramural scientific research agency, support the USDA priority of developing new sources of bioenergy.
Deering — a forgotten farm equipment dealership
The two Whinery brothers sold Deering farm equipment and other farm supplies, as well as builder's supplies and, in 1915, made the decision to incorporate the business as a stockholder-owned company, probably to raise money to expand the business.
OSU Extension conferences to help small farm owners
Small farmers wanting to expand or make their farms work more efficiently, or landowners who are new to agriculture and are looking for ways to utilize acreage, can learn entrepreneurial tips from agricultural experts with Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences during a series of small farms conferences in March.
Starting a farm: Looking for land
The high price of farmland is the most common complaint of new farmers, and with good reason; both crop and pasture land is selling at an all-time high.
HSUS, OFU members hold meeting to discuss farmer co-ops
Group meets in Ohio to discuss how a co-op could help farmers, especially marketers of grass-fed beef.
Conference addresses mastitis and milk quality
To help dairy farmers, veterinarians and other agricultural industry professionals understand how to prevent and treat mastitis, the Penn State Extension Veterinary Team is hosting the Penn State Mastitis and Milk Quality Conference, March 25-26 at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey in Grantville.
Pork lovers asked to share their love
The Pork Checkoff has been celebrating the love of pork with consumers, through an integrated marketing program, including a national pork share-a-thon.
Purdue sponsoring specialty foods workshop March 13
A Purdue University workshop March 13 will offer guidance on how to start a specialty food business.
