Slow exports, harvest may pressure corn prices despite smaller crop
Despite the smaller production projection, slow exports and typical price pressure during the fall harvest could push feed grain prices lower in the near term.
Looking for profits? Farms poised to cash in at market
Even though commodity farm production is grim, there are opportunities to continue farming and remain profitable for farmers with all types of soils and tools on hand.
Top Ohio conservation farms honored
Families from Seneca, Wayne, Morgan, Logan and Jackson counties received awards for their environmental stewardship.
Aquafarmer: The lure of fish, shrimp
Seafood farmers aren't wading through murky waters of improbability.
Wayne Co. sets $51-a-pound record for champion market lamb auction
Kirstie Dravenstott's 138-pound market Iamb received a new record bid of $51 per pound during the Wayne County Junior Fair Livestock Auction.
Economist: A little bit of drought a good thing
Ag economist Carl Zulauf's words are sure to raise some eyebrows: Droughts don't always cause financial hardship for farmers.
Erie County 4-H’ers sell projects at livestock sale
Phil Chase of Waterford Jubilee Foods paid $3 a pound for the grand champion market steer at the recent Erie County 4-H Livestock Sale at the Waterford Fair.
More than chaff: Grain left behind in field impacts income, harvest losses
A related factor farmers need to consider is whether to let the crop dry in the field or harvest it at a higher moisture level and dry it with heated air.
Ohio heroes honored for their efforts
Ohio firefighters and citizens received awards for heroism and service.
The science of living longer, lots longer
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on another passing year for Farm and Dairy and marvels at experiencing history through its pages.
