Six tips for Christmas tree care
Whether you have a Douglas-fir, eastern white pine, blue spruce or other tree species, basic tree care will ensure that your tannenbaum lasts throughout the Christmas season.
USDA extends dairy Margin Protection Program deadline, again
Farmers now have more time to sign up for the dairy Margin Protection Program. The new deadline is Dec. 19.
Poultry production may be ramping up
Broiler growers in the United States reportedly placed 166 million chicks for meat production, which was also up by 3 percent from November 2013.
Farmers urge Congress to reinstate tax break on equipment purchases
An upcoming Congressional decision on one of 55 expired tax provisions could have impact the next generation of family farms, according to Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation.
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 11/29
The top stories from the week Nov. 23 to Nov. 29, 2014.
Part I: Growing mushrooms indoors
Fresh mushrooms are another fast, easy and fun food to grow indoors. Indoor mushroom kits are available in dozens of fungi varieties, from basic buttons to expensive exotics.
Holiday gift guide 2014
Christmas is just a few short weeks away and holiday shopping is in full swing. Our holiday gift guide will help you navigate your way through a successful shopping season.
Sirna’s Farm Inc.: Putting new spin on farm fresh pizza
Today, the Sirna Farm is comprised of 43 acres, and 30 acres of that is woodlands. The Sirnas rent additional acreage and farm a total of 150 acres.
Obama vows executive action over immigration reform
President's plan would allow more than 4 million undocumented immigrants to stay here on a temporary basis.
Homegrown By Heroes: Growing support for veteran farmers
When Dawn and Lee Lichtenwalner left Las Vegas in 2008 to take up permanent residence at their 11-acre Leetonia, Ohio, vacation property, turning it into a full-time farming operation was not part of the plan. Earlier this month, their Dandelion Lane Farm became the first in Ohio recognized by the national Homegrown by Heroes program.
