Yearly Archives: 2012
Ask FSA Andy: FSA elections and Memorial Day
FSA Andy discusses Memorial Day and the upcoming County FSA Committee Elections.
Disease could kill Ohio’s walnut trees
In an effort to protect the walnut trees of Ohio, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is proposing an exterior state quarantine regulating the transportation of walnut products from areas of 12 states to prevent the introduction of Thousand Cankers Disease (TCD) to Ohio's walnut trees.
Bigger heifers take better management
Breeding heifers by size, rather than age, can impact profit potential.
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.
West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame inductees
The West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame Foundation has selected four individuals for induction in 2012.
Training to help companies meet new food safety requirements
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The PennAg Feed, Grain and Allied Industry Council will host a training opportunity for industry members, to learn the concepts of...
The self-employed, and not just farmers, boost rural economies
Economic leaders in rural areas should recognize and encourage self-employed entrepreneurs.
Ohio wines named best in show
Ohio wines had a good showing at the 2012 Ohio Wine Competition. Seven Ohio wines earned a Best of Show designation.
Want to do a better job with your farm blog?
Farm bloggers of all experience levels are invited to a blogging workshop June 22 sponsored by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
Major co-ops back dairy stabilization plan
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee did the right thing when it approved a farm bill that contains much-needed change in federal dairy programs, including provisions outlined in the Dairy Security Act. Dairy farmers in the Upper Midwest will benefit from these changes.
