ODNR reports: More Utica shale wells in the works
Carroll County appears to be leading the pack again.
From Adam’s housecat to Zydeco: Dictionary of American regional English completed
MADISON, Wis. -- What is a Maine-born doctor to do when a patient in Pennsylvania complains, "I've been riftin' and I've got jags in...
Unpredictable weather calls for proper corn management techniques
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- There may be no such thing as the "normal" growing conditions of old that many corn farmers have been longing...
Pennsylvania adds 14 new farms in 12 counties to preservation program
More than 459,000 acres on 4,243 farms saved since 1988.
Local Food Summit 2012 planned in northcentral Ohio
OBERLIN, Ohio -- The New Agrarian Center and NEOFoodWeb.org are hosting the Local Food Summit 2012 March 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m....
USDA: Natural selenium good for sheep
WASHINGTON — A more cost-effective, longer-lasting selenium supplement for livestock may soon be available, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture scientist. Animals as...
Strip-till boosts nutrient uptake and yield
URBANA -- The practice of deep banding fertilizer is growing in popularity as more growers turn to strip-till. However, this method may be costing...
Soil scientists increase wheat yields with better use of nitrogen
PRINCETON, Ky. -- It's important for wheat producers to get the most efficient use of their nitrogen inputs to keep costs down and improve...
Efforts to control the Mississippi result in flooded farmland, extensive damage
URBANA, Ill. -- When the water in the Mississippi River rose to 58 feet with a forecast of 60 feet or higher in...
Dairy farmers hear ‘truth’ about agriculture at Tusc. County meeting
When used according to the label, drug residue can be prevented.
