It can’t be that hard to put up your own hay …
(Editor's note: The following is a "Best Buy of 2006" entry that got out of hand. Let's just say that this part-time farmer suffered through lots of "worst buys" before making any "best buys".
Marcellus Shale drilling benefits area economy less than originally estimated
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A new study examining the Marcellus Shale natural-gas boom in Pennsylvania suggests that, although development of this resource is having a positive economic impact in the state, the net benefits may be more modest than previously reported.
Watch for scams related to the Affordable Care Act
Reports of ACA-related scams initially surfaced in Ohio over the summer. With consumers and small business representatives now shopping for exchange coverage, even more scammers may try to take advantage of people.
USDA to reopen all Farm Service Agency offices
All USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide will reopen Jan. 24, and will be open five days a week through Feb. 8. If the government shutdown continues beyond that time, office hours will be reduced.
Urban wildlife topic for 2002 Ohio wildlife diversity conference
The annual event is March 13, and is open to the public. It is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
Lawmakers want more solar manufacturing to happen in US
U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle, of Pennsylvania, announced the Solar Supply Chain Act to invest $700 million annually over the next four years to expand domestic solar component manufacturing. The next day, U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan, of Ohio, and Dan Kildee, of Michigan, introduced the Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act to provide tax credits for American solar component manufacturers.
Southwest Ohio farm to host new beef heifer development program
SALEM, Ohio - A southwestern Ohio farm and its operators have been chosen to help kick off Ohio's first beef heifer development program.
Holmes Co. hosts last pasture walk of the year
The Yoder farm features some fall seeded rye that is being grazed, as well as cornstalks and late fall hay fields.
Comparing NASS and FSA planted acreage data
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service released final estimates of planted and harvested crop acreage for 2013 in the Crop Production 2013 Summary report Jan. 10. The USDA's Farm Service Agency released its final report of planted acreage for 2013 Jan. 15.
Jumping ship on dairy biz? Think it out
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State's Dairy Alliance team is working to develop educational materials for producers interested in exiting the dairy business. Although...
