Farmers’ financial well-being not as black and white as economists paint
WASHINGTON - The economic well-being of farm households is a recurring theme in farm policy, according to the USDA Economic Research Service.
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Ohio dairy group in new partnership
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Dairy Producers, the member-supported legislative and research organization for Ohio's dairy industry, is now in partnership with the state's dairy promotion program.
Canadian cattle haven’t hurt market yet
URBANA, Ill. - The U.S. cattle market seems to have quickly integrated Canadian live cattle back into the feedlots and into the slaughter mix without major bearish implications for the market, said a Purdue University Extension marketing specialist.
Congress still trying to resolve assorted budget differences
WASHINGTON - The House and Senate approved a budget resolution back in April, but it's crunch time to iron out the details in a reconciliation package.
Corn and soybean producers may receive FSA assistance in three forms
BUTLER, Pa. - Once the crop has been harvested, corn and soybean producers can choose from the Farm Service Agency's commodity loans, loan deficiency payments or warehouse loans for assistance.
Crawford County woman receives top Grange award
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. - Susan Tau, a Grange member of the Hayfield Grange No. 88 in Crawford County since age 5, received the 2005 state Granger of the Year award Oct.
Ethanol industry keeps churning out record levels
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - While America's traditional fossil fuel-based energy supply struggles to keep up with demand and mend infrastructure disruptions, U.
Farmers, get that corn out of the fields
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Low grain prices, unfavorable weather and hurricane-related transportation issues have some Ohio growers dragging their feet with corn harvest.
You can trap nitrogen, but can you make it work for next spring’s crop?
WOOSTER, Ohio - Nitrogen prices have increased significantly over the last five years, and unfortunately it appears as if they will continue to increase at least slightly this coming year, according to Robert Mullen, Ohio State University soil fertility specialist.
