Agricultural input prices climbing
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - In what's become par for the course, agricultural input costs are up for the 2005 growing season.
Corn drydown signals when to harvest
COLUMBUS - Many agronomists recommend to begin harvesting corn for dry grain storage at about 24 to 25 percent grain moisture.
Grange rushes to help non-member clear tornado debris to harvest silage
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The recent tornado that touched down in the Campbelltown, Lebanon County area received national news coverage as well as local coverage, especially
Production impacts elevator contracts
FARGO, N.D. - What should be done to your marketing plan if frost or other weather event has sharply reduced your production?
Preharvest marketing strategies generally emphasize selling a high percentage of the crop at favorable prices using elevator contracts and put options.
Ready, aim … Diseases lining up for one last shot at soybeans
COLUMBUS - Ohio's soybean crop is holding its own despite getting slammed with diseases and the onset of cooler-than-normal August temperatures, which could delay the grain-filling process.
We’ll be there, will you?
Farm and Dairy's home away from home for three days in September is this spot on the corner of Silage Street and Soybean Avenue at the Farm Science Review.
Hanging on
STERLING, Ohio - Lying in a hospital bed in the days following his accident, Scott Stoller knew he would stay in farming.
Meticulous, meticulous, meticulous describes 1/5 scale horse-drawn gear
The concept of horse drawn implements built to scale and fully operational is challenging, yet to see precision built implements by Tom Brunner is amazing.
Tea growers corner a market
WOOSTER, Ohio - Only a few months after beginning sales, Dante Tropea and Joe Miller's fledgling business is already worth a mint.
Materials go full circle with plastofuels
ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. - Plasticulture's uses don't stop in the high tunnel at Penn State University.
Researchers here are looking at ways to complete plastic's lifecycle and are experimenting with plastic-fueled power.
