Ag group says farm prices need to be in line with producer production costs
AMES, Iowa -- As sectors of America's economy begins to show preliminary signs for a recovery, the nation's farm economy remains deeply troubled. U.S....
Pennsylvania nursery growers must sign up for crop insurance by May 1
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff urged nursery growers who want to be protected against losses for a full year to sign up...
Program ensures fair market value
WASHINGTON — The Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL) and Loan Deficiency Payments (LDP) program have implemented new regulations in accordance with the 2008 farm bill....
Organic producers eligible for EQIP
COLUMBUS — Ohio farmers who are transitioning to organic agriculture or who are currently certified organic can receive special assistance for meeting their conservation...
Ohio businesses showcased in Israel’s Agritech tradeshow
CLEVELAND — The Ohio-Israel Agricultural Initiative of the Negev Foundation (www.negev.org) will showcase Ohio agricultural businesses and organizations in a special booth at the...
New book completes pasture-based livestock production series
ITHACA, N.Y. -- The fourth and final book in the pasture-based livestock production series, Animal Production Systems for Pasture-Based Livestock Production, NRAES-171, is available...
Aquaculture program still going strong
PIKETON, Ohio -- At a time when some aquaculture research programs across the nation are struggling, the aquaculture program at Ohio State University's South...
New farmland and wildlife publication available from Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A new publication available from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciencesprovides a guide for agricultural property owners who want to...
Be on the lookout for soybean aphids
WOOSTER, Ohio — High soybean aphid populations are predicted for this growing season in Ohio, continuing the trend of low populations one year and...
Program estimates break-even prices
COLUMBUS — With more livestock feedstuffs than corn and soybean grains available to Ohio dairy producers, finding the bargains while managing a balanced diet...
