Yearly Archives: 2011
One plan, three men and 50 years
When Wes Jackson, Wendell Berry and Fred Kirschenmann get together, conversation, laughter and ideas flow. Other than a closeness in age, the three appear...
The true behind-the-scenes farm story
Through the years, I have occasionally strayed off the strictly educational or informative path in this column. It is happening again today… because late...
Frogeye leaf spot found in soybean suggests resistance to fungicide
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. -- Fungicide applications to soybean have significantly increased over the past five years due to claims of both a reduction in...
OPGMA conference to focus on food safety, improving production
SANDUSKY, Ohio -- Your Recipe for Success is the theme for this year's Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association Congress, Jan. 17-19 at the...
Details emerge in court over alleged fraud at Eastern Livestock Co.
The allegations of fraud made by Fifth Third Bank may prove to be true for the Eastern Livestock Company.
Lely USA announces expansion, new jobs
PELLA, Iowa -- Lely, the world leader in robotic milking systems, will soon expand its production facilities to include Pella, Iowa, the current headquarters...
Finally, some news comes to grain markets; awaiting USDA reports
We wait with abated breath the results of USDA's research to see if the trading of the last couple of months makes sense. Then, we anticipate the reaction to the reports.
More farmers than ever telling story
ATLANTA -- America's farmers are embracing consumers like never before, but the adversaries of today's agriculture -- from overzealous regulators to those trying to...
John Grimes to hold new beef position at Ohio State University Extension
COLUMBUS — A newly created position in Ohio State University Extension will address animal welfare, beef management and production and pre-harvest food safety for...
Annual Ohio farmer conference to be held at Hiram College this winter
HIRAM, Ohio — Innovative Farmers of Ohio, in partnership with Hiram College, will present its annual conference Feb. 26. Farming is a business and...
