Ashland FFA holds awards banquet
Ben Carpenter and Christy Lahmers were recognized as state degree winner.
Price reporting creates confusion
The switch to Mandatory Price Reporting for livestock sales data has been rocky, but the new system has the potential to provide more detailed information price information, segmented by livestock weights and quality levels.
Coyote control meeting set for May 22 in Canfield
Beef, dairy, sheep and swine producers, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone interested in coyotes and their habits are invited to participate.
Solar power system sends power back to grid
Jean Bahr a University of Wisconsin professor of geology and environmental studies and an international authority on ground water, has installed an affordable, practical system into her Wisconsin home that transforms light from the sun into electricity, enabling her to meet a significant portion of her own electrical needs and to feed excess electricity into the Madison Gas and Electric power grid.
Corn growers push counter-cyclical plan
National association proposes giving growers the support they need - only when they need it.
USDA upholds roadless protections rule
Secretary of Agriculture Veneman announces additional actions to address reasonable concerns to ensure responsible implementation.
Guest Commentary: Don’t back away from biotechnology
Emerson Nafziger, crop production specialist with University of Illinois Extension, writes about the unfortunate tendency to condemn GM crops before their benefits have been realized.
With herbicides, it’s no rain, no gain
Herbicides applied at planting need a half inch to 1 inch of rainfall within seven to 10 days, and more rain is needed in overly dry soils.
Hemlocks are dying in Pennsylvania
Although experts are putting the blame on the hemlock wolly adelgid, the answer isn't that simple.
Krug, Hodge earn Dekalb awards
The annual Waynedale FFA member recognition banquet honored Star Greenhands, Star Chapter Farmers, Honorary Chapter Farmer, and crowned a new FFA queen.
