Monthly Archives: July 2013
USDA updating FSA systems
Hello again!
As you may or may not have noticed, FSA Andy was missing last week. Sorry about that — he was in Newfoundland bear...
Many reasons to plant cover crops
(By Cody Totten)
Cover crops have become of growing interest throughout Ohio and the Midwest in general. But why would a farmer who is already...
‘Farm and Food File’ celebrates 20 years
In yet another testament to the careful inattention this office consistently pays to the career of its founding (and, as ever, only) staff member,...
Grain market crash takes a breather
This is the middle of July and we should be seeing sunshine and 85 degree weather. My hope for great crops is gone.
Monthly webinar series on land use issues starts July 17
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A new series of Web-based seminars offered by Penn State Extension will cover issues related to land use.
Kicking off July...
A farm bill without food stamps?
A separate bill for agriculture and food stamps brewing in the House.
Wheat harvest delayed due to rain
SALEM, Ohio — The quality and test weight of the wheat in the region’s soggy fields will depend on how soon farmers can get in there with the combines.
Oats can make a valuable second crop
Oats can add significantly to your cover-crop and forage potential.
Harrison County Fair 2013 youth livestock auction results
As the fair's truck and tractor pulls began warming up, so did the livestock auction.
Penn State ag programs still trying to dig out of hole
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences programs are still reeling from a 19 percent cut in state funding in 2011-12.
