Agriculture statistics: Cropland cash rents up 2 percent
The increase in rental rates was modest, reflecting producers' attitudes toward reduced production levels of major crops and historically low commodity prices.
Conservation program payments total $1.6 billion
The announcement does not include payments for 2 million acres enrolled under the most recent CRP general sign-up.
Diehl Farms take top Shropshire sheep wins
Deerfield, Ohio, sheep farm takes premier breeder, exhibitor awards.
Dwarf crop discovery no small achievement
A team of Purdue University researchers recently uncovered the genetic mechanism that prevents certain crop plants from growing tall.
Equine owners learn at horse forage school
Evening course will cover forage management, quality, pasture layout and nutrition.
Jefferson Co. adds additional dollars for conservation
Jefferson County collected more than $150,000 in additional funds for conservation practices last month.
Organization promotes environmentalself-assessment for farmers, ranchers
Newly launched self-help program enhances farm profits and protects natural resources.
Pa. youth receive FFA, 4-H awards
Hannah Etzler, Andrew Stein, Jill Gevin and Nathan Tice get top 4-H and FFA recognition.
Pesticide update meetings set for Oct. 16, 20 in Pa.
Program will be duplicated in Beaver and New Castle for license update credits.
Wrecking balls and wrecking lives
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell gives her take on various issues.
