Tight feeder supplies the issue in 2009
Cattle feeders’ No. 1 concern was feed inputs. Not any more, says Mike Sands of Informa Economics.
The market analyst predicts corn will not...
Food prices show no sign of declining
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The year 2008 was an interesting economic year. Housing prices fell. The dollar weakened, strengthened a bit and then weakened again.
ACRE program signup set for spring
USDA farm programs: Advance direct and counter-cyclical payments started in December.
Cargill plant named 2008 Feed Mill of the Year
ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Feed Industry Association and Feedstuffs have named the Cargill Animal Nutrition plant in Martinsburg, Pa., as the 2008 Feed...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 25, 2008
ALLIANCE, Ohio — The Marlington FFA chapter held their monthly meeting Dec. 11 in the horticulture building. The alumni also met at that time....
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 25, 2008
CLINTON, Pa. — The Silver Spurs 4-H club held a meeting Nov. 21 with 13 members present. Members discussed ideas for future fundraisers, community service...
Corn Yield Contest winners recognized
ST. LOUIS -- Corn growers shattered yield records in a year beset with weather problems, using innovative production techniques and improved seed varieties to...
N.Y. grass-fed beef conference planned Jan. 31
ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Cornell Small Farms Program & NY SARE will co-sponsor the Winter Green-up Grass-fed Beef Conference from 8 a.m. to 4:30...
Ohio Fruit and Vegetable Growers Congress to be held Jan. 12-14
SANDUSKY, Ohio -- Ohio State University agricultural specialists will offer a variety of topics on fruit and vegetable production during the Ohio Produce Growers...
Milk Income Loss Contract Program sign-up begins
WASHINGTON — Sign-up for the Milk Income Loss Contract Program began Dec. 22 and will continue through the program’s expiration date, Sept. 30, 2012....
