Wednesday, November 11, 2026

COLUMBUS - Growing demand for food-grade and industrial-use soybean varieties has spurred an expansion of Ohio State University's soybean breeding program - a welcome boost in a highly competitive industry.

PEEBLES, Ohio - The World Conservation Exposition and Plowing Contest was held at Peebles, in Adams County, Ohio, Sept.

HEREFORD, Texas - Clean manure may sound like an oxymoron, but Texas A&M is working with feedyard owners to help them get the most "spark" from it as a fuel source.

ITHACA, N.Y. - Biodegradable composites made entirely from plant materials could save landfill space, reduce carcinogens in homes and workplaces and boost the economy.

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania farmers and technical service providers (TSPs) will now have an opportunity to work together to develop Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans under a new USDA initiative.

MERCER, Pa. - Like most seedstock producers, Greg McKean spends a lot of time studying the genetics of his herd.

SALEM, Ohio - Carbon credit trading may seem like a lot of international hot air, but there's a way to turn that talk into onfarm income.

PRINCETON, Ky. - Technology has advanced at a rapid pace on the farm, from satellites guiding farmers through their fields to equipment allowing a tractor to steer itself.

WASHINGTON - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the beginning of the first-ever nationwide

WOOSTER, Ohio - Manure can be a rich source of nutrients for the soil, but adequate storage and proper application can be a challenge for both large and small livestock and poultry producers.