Producers can select comparable farms with update to farm finance website
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A recent upgrade to the popular FINBIN website allows producers to benchmark their farm or ranch finances against a peer...
OSU to offer year-end tax tips for farmers
Farmers and producers looking to plan ahead for tax filing this year can learn about federal tax law changes and updates, as well as potential money-saving tips they can use when filing 2013 tax returns.
USDA grain stocks report: Ohio has the lowest corn carryover since 1997
Nationally, corn and soybean stocks stored in all positions are down 17 percent from 2012.
Agriculture and the government shutdown
Lawmakers in Washington were unable to reach a compromise on the federal budget, thus causing many government agencies to close their doors, shut off lights and temporarily mothball projects.
Navigate health insurance with Penn State website
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A new website developed by Penn State Extension specialists is designed to be a one-stop resource for those seeking information...
Higher moisture levels in grain call for additional safety measures
In Ohio, there have been two fatalities this year alone involving grain bins and silos.
U.S., Japan OK organic trade deal
The United States and Japan finalized a deal Sept. 26 that will allow organic products certified in Japan or in the United States to be sold as organic in either country, beginning Jan. 1.
Wait a minute, this car drives itself?
A self-driving car developed by Carnegie Mellon University demonstrated that it could negotiate congestion and highway traffic while safely changing lanes and merging during a challenging 33-mile drive from Cranberry, Pa., to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Pa. Farm Bureau members frustrated with bridge weight restrictions
Officials at the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) say moving food from the farm to the supermarket, processor and the feed mill is becoming more difficult and costly for farmers across Pennsylvania due to a deteriorating road and bridge system.
More options, more reasons to get your flu shot this year
There was a time when there were two choices when it came to flu shots: get vaccinated or not. This year, drug companies are not only offering the vaccine in multiple forms, they are also offering multiple vaccines.
