Monthly Archives: August 2013
Weather threatens previously optimistic hog outlook
At this point, there’s no way to know exactly how much corn and soybeans will yield, how much grain and feed prices will increase or how they will affect hog producers.
New Report: Adult obesity rates hold steady but remain high rates
Top 30 percent in 13 states, are highest in South, Midwest and among baby boomers.
Apple lovers, get ready to taste SnapDragon and RubyFrost
After years of development and consumer testing as "NY1" and "NY2" Cornell University and New York Apple Growers have given the hottest new apples in the Empire State names worthy of their unique assets: SnapDragon and RubyFrost.
In Ohio, Southeast FFA’er creates milk can fundraiser
Southeast FFA member Alex Zavara III has painted two FFA milk can seats that have earned his chapter $1,700 over the past two years.
Canfield Fair Livestock Sale 2013
The 2013 Mahoning County Junior Fair began its livestock auctions Aug. 29. It was the first of three to be held this weekend. The chickens, turkeys and cattle sales will be held Aug. 30 and the annual cheese sale will be held Sept. 1. Keep checking back for sale results as they are reported.
The time to act against herbicide resistant weeds is now, not next season
Farmers complaining about glyphosate resistant weeds this year should make plans now if they want to get a handle on it for next year.
Ohio Livestock Coalition to feature experts at 16th annual symposium
This year's discussion is titled "Animal Welfare & Market Decisions: What & Who Influences Them."
Sorghum production not for the weak
Some growers recently gathered at the Clift farm admitted the production of the sorghum can be tricky.
The ‘Lazy Farmer’ relished his greens
The Song of the Lazy Farmer was featured in The Michigan Farmer.
Pork is the other red meat
A lean hog is not a fat chicken but the marketing geniuses hired by the National Pork Board sure sold a lotta’ hams, bacons...
