The future of farming may hold drones
Drones may have an impact on farming. 2013 Farm Science Review attendees can find out how.
Chipotle paints grim picture with latest marketing push
The restaurant chain's opposition to large-scale, high-density cattle production is nothing new. This time, however, the company is painting a particularly grim picture with an animated short set to an eerie cover of "Pure Imagination" from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Miscanthus questions and answers
(Source: Adapted from Ohio State University and Penn State University)
Q: What is miscanthus? Why are farmers growing it?
A: Miscanthus is the genus name for...
As miscanthus crop matures, producers find more uses
Originally farmers grew miscanthus for cellulosic ethanol, but producers are now targeting the fiber industries as well
Small and large dairies alike can use technology
Precision dairy management involves the use of technologies to measure physiological, behavioral and production indicators on individual animals and the use of automation to perform labor and management tasks on the dairy farm.
Cold growing season has slowed crops, but not much
We've had a much cooler growing season, but will it matter?
Farmers talk about cool growing season
WOOSTER, Ohio — Every farmer will have his own opinion of this year’s mild growing season, but there seems to be consensus it was...
Northwest Ohio ag breakfast will feature honey industry
TOLEDO — Sweet, sticky, and one of nature’s original snacks that Winnie the Pooh simply can’t resist – honey has been around for a...
DFA acquires Dairy Maid Dairy
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dairy Farmers of America has acquired Dairy Maid Dairy. Located in Frederick, Md., Dairy Maid is a family-owned processor of...
The future of farming: Q&A with futurist Glen Hiemstra part II
What does futurist Glen Hiemstra see in the future for farming and agriculture? Farm and Dairy, with some input from our readers, asked Glen about the future of farming.
