Marcellus and Utica shale: May appears to be busy month for permitting
The photo is a shot of Washington County, Pennsylvania. A compressor station that services several Marcellus shale wells is located near the rear of some farms.
McDonald’s, Kroger pledge to buy only crate-free pork
Decisions spurs mixed reaction among farm organizations.
USDA issues order: Five county FSA offices to close in Ohio and seven...
The USDA issued this map of the offices that will be closing.
Fewer honeybees lost over winter
The previous five years, winter honeybee losses were around 30 percent, but only 22 percent died this year.
Ohio farmers: Check your wheat for stripe rust
It's not as common in Ohio, but stripe rust could be a problem in some wheat fields this year, and some growers are already seeing signs.
Moorefield Farms is sold on hay
For Josh Moorefield, of Shreve, Ohio, making hay is what got him into farming, and kept him farming.
‘Abnormally dry’ soil causing issues with early-planted crops
Although planting is ahead of last year, much of the area is short on rain and some damage is being observed.
Economist: Dairy title in new farm bill cuts volatility by protecting margins
One of the dairy measures proposed for the next farm bill would kick in when the price received for milk sinks too close to the cost of feed.
Annual plow day helps preserve draft horse farming traditions
That's what it's all about: preserving and improving draft horse skills and traditions and passing them on to the next generation.
High feed costs, low milk price could make June a rough dairy month
June is dairy month, but if milk prices don't improve it may not be very exciting.
