Monthly Archives: November 2011
Ohio multi-breed dairy fall sale a success
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The sale committees for the Ohio Holstein Association and the Ohio Ayrshire Breeders Association is giving thanks for many things at the Ohio Multi-Breed Fall Sale held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds Nov. 19.
Best advice: Take time now to look at the books before tax time arrives
Although it is the beginning of December, it is not too early to start thinking about farm taxes.
Biodiesel sets new annual production record, fueling job creation
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. biodiesel industry has set a new record for annual production, according to the latest EPA figures, proving the power that strong domestic energy policy has in creating U.S. jobs and boosting the economy.
We’re entering the hope-and-change grain market
For some soggy Ohio farmers, the rain means no corn harvest progress may be made now until the ground freezes.
Wet harvest gives Ohio farmers reprieve from trucking regs
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has granted temporary regulatory relief from the hours-of-service requirements for drivers transporting agricultural products within Ohio.
Marcellus shale seminar focuses on municipal experiences
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A presentation detailing how municipal governments are dealing with the Marcellus Shale natural-gas boom will be offered by Penn State Extension Dec. 6 from 6:30-9 p.m.
Ohio No-Till Conference set for Dec. 6
COLUMBUS -- The annual Ohio No-Till Conference will be held Dec. 6 in Plain City.
USDA lowers crop insurance premiums for corn and soybean growers
New crop insurance premiums for 2012 should reduce corn farmers' rates by 7 percent and soybean farmers' by 9 percent.
LETTER: A simple plan to ‘Save Our Society’ includes flat tax
Reader: If government interference and over regulation would be reduced, jobs would be created, private industry would prosper and more than sufficient tax revenue would be generated.
Western Pa. workshop to look at risk for food businesses
The workshop, Managing Risk for Food Businesses, will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8, at the Penn State Extension office in Mercer County, Pa.
