The boon and bane of Marcellus Shale: What to do when opportunity knocks
I grew up on a farm in Washington County. We never had much money, but most people thought we did because we owned property. Farmers understand their land is often worth more than their farm business. A common joke among farmers is that if they come into some money, they will just keep farming until it’s all gone. Enter Marcellus Shale.
Medina trustees want tougher regs on anhydrous ammonia tanks
Trustees file complaint against Ohio Department of Agriculture to stop use of 12,000-gallon anhydrous tank; ODA counters suit has no legal standing.
Beef cattle numbers decreasing as producers back out of the business
URBANA, Ill. -- A smaller beef herd reported in USDA's Jan. 1 cattle inventory estimates has provided the cattle markets with even more bullish...
John Ligo wins quality assurance award
MERCER, Pa. — Two farmers recently received the annual national Beef Quality Assurance award, created to recognize outstanding beef and dairy producers who incorporate...
Ohio exotic animal owners await Kasich decision on ban
WOOSTER, Ohio -- It could still be a couple weeks before Ohio's new governor takes a close look at an emergency order signed by...
Agriculture changing as Marcellus Shale drilling gains ground
Tom Murphy, Penn State University extension educator for Lycoming County, sat down Jan. 26 for a one-on-one interview with the Farm and Dairy.Murphy is co-director of the Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research.
Crawford County farmer, George Greig, tapped to lead Pa. ag department
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett announced Feb. 1 he intends to nominate George Greig, a farmer from Linesville, Crawford County, as state...
Ohio grazing conference 10 years strong, good mission
Dairy graziers come by the masses to better their skills, network with other producers.
U.S. edamame production takes a step forward, with herbicide registration
URBANA, Ill. -- U.S. edamame production just took a step forward.The herbicide Dual Magnum has recently been registered for use on edamame, or edible,...
Stark County: Hard work and love make dreams come true for Schmuki Dairy farm
The Schmuki dairy began as the American dream and now it continues as the dream profession for Mike Schmuki, who was honored as Stark Soil and Water Conservation District’s 2010 Conservation Farmer of the Year.
