Dean Foods developing anaerobic digester at Idaho dairy
DALLAS -- Dean Foods Company has begun development of an anaerobic digester on the Big Sky Dairy farm near Gooding, Idaho. The anaerobic digester...
Weeds have met a high-tech match
New technnology and site-specific weed management can lower crop costs, help environment.
Pork prices continue to defy odds
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The seasonal pork price increase from early April to early June over the past five years was $11 per live...
CD has wealth of soil quality advice
COLUMBUS — Healthy soils means healthy plants, and a new Ohio State University Extension educational tool is now available to aid users in improving...
Here come the slugs. Again.
Planting delays and cool weather have slowed corn development, paving the way for a potential issue with slugs in no-till fields.
Buy new organic crop guide online
WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio State University’s new Transition Guide to Certified Organic Crop Management can now be bought online through Ohio State University Extension’s...
Nominate organic farmers for 2009 MOSES award
SPRING VALLEY, Wis. — The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service is seeking nominations for the “2009 Organic Farmer of the Year” award, which...
That roadside ditch plays a vital role
AKRON — The question is often asked, “Why do many counties prefer open roadside ditches along county roads, instead of enclosed pipe drainage systems?”...
Sustainable ag team kicks off summer tour
COLUMBUS — Ohio State University’s Sustainable Agriculture Team kicks off its summer tour series June 19 with a look at modified relay intercropping —...
Expect flat livestock, dairy production
WASHINGTON — According to the USDA Economic Research Service, the outlook for total red meat and poultry production will be down slightly next year....
