Crop returns growing as production costs rise, specialists say
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Farmers will spend more to produce their 2011 crops but they’re likely to make that up — and then...
Ohio care board OKs stall confinement for young veal calves
A close call, but majority says confinement offers benefits for calves 10 weeks and younger.
Innovative Farmers of Ohio: Sustainable ag success requires thinking outside of the box
Bob Perry, University of Kentucky, talks about why win-win relationships in sustainable agriculture are so important.
Ethanol proving to be an economic success story
PHOENIX -- While the rest of the economy slowly recovers, American ethanol production has been an economic success story. With ethanol plants operating and...
Study seeks to extend vase life of roses
RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina State University research intended to extend the "vase life" of roses inserts a gene from celery inside rose plants...
Who holds our national debt?
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The national debt is becoming a bigger and bigger issue. The debt represents money the U.S. government owes to someone. But...
Northeastern Ohio economy showing slight signs of life
CLEVELAND -- For the third consecutive quarter since the recession began, northeast Ohio has posted year-over-year employment gains. The quarterly Cleveland Plus Economic Review,...
Pennsylvania Young Farmers recognize outstanding members
DUBOIS, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Young Farmers Association held its 51st annual winter conference in DuBois, Feb. 8-10, recognizing the achievements of outstanding members.Nearly...
Create a cash flow plan for your dairy at Penn State workshops through state
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The perception is often that milk producers can do very little to control milk price and on-farm profitability. But,...
Is there enough acreage for corn?
URBANA, Ill. -- Most of the focus on 2011 U.S. planted acreage centers on corn acreage. There are a number of reasons for that...
