Advice for growing organic soybeans
A new University of Illinois report details organic products and practices to combat soybean pathogens and insect pests.
Ohio’s CAUV case will stay in court, but trial not until 2018
The court case against the Ohio Department of Taxation over CAUV values is still active.
4 upcoming Ag conferences for young farmers
Agricultural conferences provide an opportunity to receive valuable industry information through networking and education. They can inspire you to become more efficient on your own farm or introduce new concepts to your marketing approach. Farm and Dairy columnist Ivory Harlow details her top four choices for the upcoming year.
Largest robotic dairy in works in Michigan
TDI Farms selected DeLaval in part due to their long-standing relationship with the local dealer, DeLaval Dairy Service in Michigan.
Wind is generating 31 percent electricity in Iowa
The increase of wind power in the United States has been driven by a combination of technology and policy changes.
Murray Energy to sell shale reserves
Murray Energy Corporation is selling more than 5,900 acres of its Utica Shale natural gas and oil reserves, located in Belmont and Monroe counties.
Alliance to improve crops for smallholder farmers worldwide
DuPont Pioneer and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) have entered into a Master Alliance Agreement focused on jointly developing improved crops.
Pa. thoroughbred breeding incentives restored
House Bill 2303, now Act 115, which was sponsored by State Rep. Martin Causer, fixes an unintended consequence of the equine racing industry reforms.
Soil microbes flourish with reduced tillage
Today, about one-third of U.S. farmers are no longer tilling their fields, and still more are practicing conservation tillage.
Farm succession planning grants $165,000 available in Pa. for matching grants up to $3,000
Individuals can apply for grants up to $3,000 that can be used as a one-to-one match to reimburse costs incurred by organizing and utilizing a succession planning team.
