USDA takes steps to help struggling dairy industry
USDA announces plan to purchase cheese and extend margin protection signup, amid low dairy prices.
‘High oleic’ could be ‘game changer’ for soybean growers
New soybean produces lower fat cooking oil and could help restore market share.
Ohio AgriBusiness Association announces excellence awards
The Ohio AgriBusiness Association announced the recipients of its 2023 Industry Excellence Awards.
10 reasons to consider forage mixes
During the Ohio Forage and Grassland Council conference Feb. 3, Kim Cassida, forage Extension specialist from Michigan State University, offered these 10 reasons to use forage mixtures.
Cold burst has produce farmers assessing damage, hoping for best
Unseasonably warm weather the first couple weeks of March could end up being a curse for some Ohio produce growers.
Scientists predict mild harmful algal bloom for Lake Erie this year
Researchers are predicting a mild harmful algal bloom for Lake Erie this year, following a dry spring.
2012 Mercer County 4-H Roundup
Aug. 3, 2012Sale Total: $130,914.74Total Lots: 187
STEERSNumber of Market Lots: 18Average: $1,951.40 with champions; $1,751.00 withoutNumber of carcass lots: 1Average: $1,310.40 (no champions)Grand champion:...
Ohio and Pa. soil moisture levels should return to normal by spring
Corn Belt soils remain dry, as winter approaches.
Farmer uses drones to assess plant health
A drone outfitted with infrared sensors provides key data that can be used to develop prescriptions for targeted, precise in-season nitrogen applications.
Kansas wheat farmer files lawsuit against Monsanto over GE wheat
A Kansas wheat farmer filed a federal lawsuit against Monsanto June 3, and more cases are expected, after a field of genetically modified wheat was found in Oregon, causing wheat prices to fall.
