Delaware Valley University dairy sale averages $2,063
Oakfield AR Splendid-Red ET, a senior 2-year-old consigned by Dylan Riedel, of Corry, Pa., topped the Delaware Valley University Green and Gold Sale, selling for $4,550 to the university.
Modern corn hybrids more resilient to nitrogen stress
Purdue University agronomists find modern corn hybrids use the same amount of nitrogen as earlier varieties and suggest saving some nitrogen for application later in the season.
Around the web this week: April 3
From dinner kits to off-grid butchers in Montana, here are six stories to read from this past week.
5 stories farmers read this week: April 2, 2016
Farm and Dairy’s top stories this week include tips for Easter lily care, morel mushroom hunting tips, planting a perennial food garden and a joint venture between John Deere and Hagie Manufacturing.
Spring weeds: Dandelion tea, salad and lotion bars
Although most people consider dandelions weeds, the plant has been used as food and medicine for hundreds of years.
Dusty air is no good for you, nor your livestock
Dusty conditions can cause issues for horses and livestock, as well.
Corn growers expect major increase in acreage
USDA planting report says growers plan to plant more corn, less soybeans.
Farming from the air
Butch Fisher, owner, Fisher Ag Services, Cardington, Ohio, has been providing aerial application services to area farmers for over 40 years.
Growing in the beef industry
Not all bulls make the final cut to sell in the auction that concludes the Pennsylvania Performance Bull Test, but 18-year-old Jordan Seefeldt's top placing bull was one of them.
Morel mushroom hunting tips
The guide to morel hunting, cleaning and cooking morel mushrooms for backyard farmers.
