Renting farm facilities: Average cost in the Midwest (Infographic)
Read more: Vacant farm buildings can hold value
Chocolate shortage could be averted, master pastry chef says
By 2020, cocoa demand is projected to increase by one million tons.
Ag outlook: dairy to drop, but profits may not
Lower grain and fuel prices will spell relief for livestock farmers. However, rent and land values remain high.
Livestock may need extra feed in colder weather to keep warm
While the weather outside isn’t frightful – yet – livestock producers still need to be thinking now about how they’ll keep their animals warm when the temperatures drop, wind chills rise and it starts to snow, snow, snow.
ND farming brothers convicted of crop insurance scam
The two brothers were convicted of intentionally destroying their seeds, crops and potatoes in storage.
Ohio Farm Bureau changes membership, honors leaders
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation delegates met Dec. 10-12 to wrestle with ways the state’s largest farm organization should address the hot topics of CAUV, water quality and taxes.
The personal farmer: Hawk Meats turns farm market model on its ear
Promoting the quality of a farm’s product, according to Sam Hawk, is every bit as important as the day-to-day production work. Hawk has no problem discussing his passion for farming.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 11, 2014
During last month's meeting, the Hicks and Hayseeds 4-H Club elected new officers.
Vacant farm buildings can hold value
A survey of the Midwest shows the value of renting agricultural buildings.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 11, 2014
This week's roundup includes news from the Northwestern, Bellevue, Firelands, Hillsdale, Southern and West Branch FFA chapters.
