Iowa State University researcher looks at the future of agriculture
AMES, Iowa -- Dramatic price fluctuations, increasing demand, the food versus fuel debate and other events of the past year may have food producers...
Mercer County Dairy Princess crowned
By CAROL ANN GREGGFarm and Dairy correspondentMERCER, Pa. -- After much deliberation, judges selected Lena Aiken as 2009-10 Mercer County Dairy Princess. She is...
Indiana farmer writes prescriptions — to his soil, that is
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- People are often prescribed a multi-vitamin or medication or two to help them perform and feel their best every day....
Using custom rates to show on-farm savings with no-till method
COLUMBUS -- The environmental and conservation benefits of no-till production may be reason enough to adopt the practice, but for many farmers the answer...
Ayrshire Breeders’ Association honors members at convention
COLUMBUS -- The Ayrshire Breeders' Association had a successful convention hosted by the Iowa Ayrshire Breeders' Association in Dubuque, Iowa. President David Koss presided...
Trees and farms make a good team
MADISON, Wis. — Creating consumer markets for forest-grown products, reducing nonpoint source pollution, protecting waterfowl habitat, diversifying farm operations — these are just a...
Gulf of Mexico full of nutrients
RESTON, Va. — Spring nutrient delivery to the northern Gulf of Mexico is among the highest measured by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in...
Team effort protects Ohio’s food supply
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — A new partnership between Ohio State University and the Ohio Department of Agriculture will enhance the protection of Ohio’s crops, forests...
Kent State Salem adds new bachelor’s degree in horticulture technology
SALEM, Ohio -- Kent State Columbiana County's Salem Campus has added a bachelor's in horticulture technology to its growing number of four-year degrees. The...
Don’t miss the chance for broadband in southern Ohio
Editor:Like many of your readers I live in the countryside, out of reach of modern broadband and barely in range of cellular service. I,...
