Monthly Archives: October 2013
Smashing and recycling old tractors helps assure air quality benefits for the San Joaquin...
FRESNO, Calif. — Farmers are well known for their ability to tinker and innovate to keep farm equipment running for years and years. But...
Natural gas liquids pipeline cutting through Columbiana County, Ohio
The pipeline will connect the Hickory Bend Cryogenic Processing Plant in New Middletown, Ohio, to the UEO Kensington facility near in southern Columbiana County.
Learn more about cuts of beef and butchering at Oct. 28 workshop
BRADENVILLE, Pa. — Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture Farm-Based Education will present Beef Butchery for Farmers and Chefs Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to...
Producers can select comparable farms with update to farm finance website
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A recent upgrade to the popular FINBIN website allows producers to benchmark their farm or ranch finances against a peer...
OSU to offer year-end tax tips for farmers
Farmers and producers looking to plan ahead for tax filing this year can learn about federal tax law changes and updates, as well as potential money-saving tips they can use when filing 2013 tax returns.
USDA grain stocks report: Ohio has the lowest corn carryover since 1997
Nationally, corn and soybean stocks stored in all positions are down 17 percent from 2012.
Agriculture and the government shutdown
Lawmakers in Washington were unable to reach a compromise on the federal budget, thus causing many government agencies to close their doors, shut off lights and temporarily mothball projects.
Navigate health insurance with Penn State website
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A new website developed by Penn State Extension specialists is designed to be a one-stop resource for those seeking information...
Higher moisture levels in grain call for additional safety measures
In Ohio, there have been two fatalities this year alone involving grain bins and silos.
Homer Unkefer, 1915-2013
MINERVA, Ohio — Homer Unkefer, 98, of Minerva, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2013. He was born Feb. 27, 1915, in Minerva, Ohio to the...
