Fire destoys part of Hoopes Fertilizer facility
A fire destroyed a warehouse storing a de-icer product Jan. 9 at Hoopes Fertilizer Works, located on U.S. Route 30 just west of East Rochester, Ohio.
AFBF president to Congress: Slash regulations, reform immigration
According to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall , last year's election should send a message to politicians: "Ignore rural America at your own risk!”
2017 goals for cattle producers
In view of the challenging market ahead, developing a marketing plan for newborn and expected calves can help improve profits in 2017.
Alfalfa checkoff launched Jan. 1
SALEM, Ohio — The National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance kicked off the first-ever alfalfa checkoff Jan. 1 — the U.S. Alfalfa Farmer Research Initiative....
Butter sculpture unveiled at 101st Farm Show
The highly anticipated half-ton butter sculpture was unveiled around 11 a.m. during the 101st Pennsylvania Farm Show. The 2017 edition features a Culture of Stewardship.
Farm production goals for 2017
The new year presents many farm production challenges, but you can manage them with the right steps.
Crop profitability budgets for 2017
Crop input and return margins will depend on the crop, and your situation.
9 strategies for a profitable new year
Ohio farmers will have to cut costs to turn a profit in 2017.
Ohio cattle breeders can gain exposure in OCA program
The Best of the Buckeye Program provides Ohio seedstock breeders a marketing opportunity and creates a source for moderately priced show steers and heifers.
Penn State offers new FSMA website
Penn State Extension recently launched a new Food Safety Modernization Act information website to help producers determine what their farms and businesses must do to comply with new regulations.
