Replacing oil will take ingenuity, agronomy and guts
ATLANTA - With world oil demand growing, supplies dwindling and the potential for weather- and conflict-related supply interruptions, other types of fuels and technologies are needed to help pick up the slack.
Study underscores ethanol’s benefits
WASHINGTON - According to a new analysis issued by the University of California-Berkeley, ethanol made from corn reduces overall petroleum use and leads to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Tiny tubers aren’t ‘small potatoes’
CHARLESTON, S.C. - A Clemson University scientist at the Coastal Research and Education Center hopes some tiny tubers will become more than "small potatoes" for farmers.
Cull your cows or you’ll pay the price
AMES, Iowa - As producers have watched their forecasted pay price for milk on the farm fall by nearly $2 from year-ago levels, a national dairy marketing group is urging farmers to take another step in their supply management efforts.
Farmers warned about taking on debt
MARSHALL, Mo. - Accelerating land prices, higher fuel and fertilizer costs and potential hikes in interest rates are some of reasons farmers are being cautioned to manage their farms more carefully than ever before.
New N recommendations for corn now online
COLUMBUS - Ohio's new economic-based nitrogen recommendations for corn are now available online. According to Ohio State crops specialist Robert Mullen, the recommendation model is for corn only; nitrogen recommendations for wheat and other crops have not been changed.
R-CALF USA talks trade challenges
DENVER - "The U.S. cattle industry is challenged by trade today like never before," said Dennis McDonald, an R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America member and former representative on the U.
Ag economist says 2007 farm bill will differ from past legislation
COLUMBUS - The 2007 farm bill will be different from its predecessors, according to agricultural economist Carl Zulauf.
Farmers are the best conservationists we have
COLUMBUS - Education is agriculture's most powerful tool in helping the public understand farm practices and programs.
Kickin’ up dust
CARROLLTON, Ohio - Olivia Grimm is a queen, but not the kind who loafs around the palace eating ice cream and getting her toenails painted.
