Hemp making a splash in pilot programs
Hemp isn’t marijuana. But the reputation that accompanies marijuana seems to be stunting the growth of what could be America’s next cash crop. Pennsylvania and Kentucky departments of agriculture focus on hemp research programs.
U.S. ethane production to increase through 2018
U.S. production of ethane is expected to increase from an average of 1.25 million barrels per day in 2016 to 1.7 million bpd in 2018.
Expect delays if claiming EITC or ACTC
Law requires the IRS to hold refunds claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until mid-February.
Malting barley conference set
The 2017 Malting Barley Conference and Trade Show will be held at the Greene County fairgrounds March 24.
Back pain often treatable without surgery
For a vast majority of these people, the pain goes away with simple treatment. Most lower back pain is acute, lasting fewer than six weeks.
National Mastitis Council honors producers
The National Mastitis Council (NMC) recognized the best in quality milk production, including some producers from Farm and Dairy readership.
Funds available for conservation efforts
More than $1.3 million is available to agricultural producers and landowners to improve and protect water quality in the Great Lakes Basin.
Dairy webinar series on optimizing production
The Ohio State University Extension Dairy Working group is offering a series of daytime dairy webinars from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 13, March 13 and March 27.
Ag innovation will help feed 9 billion by 2050
The population increase by 2050 will require a 70 percent increase in food.
Workshops explain farm bill grants
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture in conjunction with West Virginia University Extension Service has announced two grant writing workshops.
