Second Michigan farm confirmed with bovine tuberculosis
A trace investigation from a bovine tuberculosis (TB) infected herd in Ottawa County, Mich., has led to the identification of a bovine TB positive roping cattle herd in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. An Indiana herd is also linked to the outbreak.
Improved soybean root traits = better yield
Findings from Penn State researchers have implications for plant breeders and improving crop productivity in nutrient-poor soils.
Engineers make wearable sensors for plants
Find out more about the new, low-cost, easily produced, graphene-based, sensors-on-tape that can be attached to plants to provide data to farmers.
Ohio approves two large solar farms
The Ohio Power Siting Board has approved two solar projects, one in Brown County and one in Hardin County, that would become the largest solar farms in Ohio once constructed.
5 tips for a strong growing season
Growing a high-quality corn silage crop starts at day one. Now is the best time for producers to build a plan for the upcoming growing season.
Bill would exempt farms from reporting emissions
Bipartisan legislation introduced in U.S. Senate would exempt livestock farmers from reporting routine farm emissions under CERCLA, commonly known as the Superfund Act.
Crop adviser tips on being profitable
Certified Crop Advisers from Ohio and Pennsylvania share the biggest challenges facing crop farmers this year, and what a crop adviser can do to help.
How much longer can dairy farmers survive?
Dairy expert: We’ve got more dairy farmers on the ropes this year than we’ve seen in the last two to three years. And some farmers won't bounce back.
7 options for dairymen in a tight market
Seven things that dairy farmers and dairy experts say can help dairymen during this time of low milk prices.
US pork exports set new volume records
U.S. pork and pork variety meat exports totaled 5.399 billion pounds valued at $6.486 billion, up 6 percent and 9 percent respectively from 2016.
