A simple practice can influence quality grade
Nearly every beef bull arriving intact at a feedyard is castrated, so postponing simply delays the inevitable.
The skinny on beef cow weight maintenance and forage intake
An Oklahoma study showed black baldy cows averaged a better body condition score than the straight Angus cows.
Trumbull County Farm Bureau offers scholarships
The Trumbull County Farm Bureau is offering scholarships to students that have been admitted to a two or four-year institution of higher learning.
W. Va. Legislature approves Right to Farm bill
The West Virginia Legislature has approved the Right to Farm bill, intended to protect farmers from nuisance lawsuits.
Biofuels production, trade stable through 2020
The Energy Information Administration predicts stable U.S. production, consumption and trade of biofuels through 2020.
IRS waives March tax deadline for farmers
The IRS waived the estimated tax penalty for farmers and fishermen who file returns and pay tax by April 15.
National Dairy Shrine offers over $50,000 in scholarships
The National Dairy Shrine will be accepting applications for its annual scholarship program from March 1 until the deadline of April 15.
USDA reauthorizes dairy forward pricing
The USDA announced Feb. 28 milk handlers can resume forward price contracts with farmers through the reauthorization of the Dairy Forward Pricing Program (DFPP).
WTO ruling backs US agricultural support claims against China
A World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panel has found that China has provided trade distorting domestic support to its wheat and rice producers.
Minerva FFA Alumni scholarships open to past/present members
The Minerva FFA Alumni is offering four $500 scholarships to past/present Minerva FFA students, who plan to attend or are currently enrolled in college.
