Monthly Archives: March 2014
Increase to Ohio’s beef checkoff approved, ODA says
The referendum, seeking to increase the state checkoff on cattle from $1 to $2, received enough favorable votes to pass.
U.S. farmers expect to plant record soybean crop
Planting intentions surpass historic soybean record by 4 million acres, USDA reports.
Wayne County recognizes top dairy producers
Wayne County Dairy Service unit meets, recognizes best.
New hearing dates announced for Hilcorp application
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Department of Environmental Protection announced that the hearing sessions on an application for gas well spacing units, or spacing order,...
Bigger tractors for now, but robots could reverse trend
Ag engineering expert says the era of bigger tractors could eventually give way to much smaller, robotic machines.
Give frost seeding a try right now to improve pastures
Red clover is a popular choice for frost seeding because it has high seedling vigor, is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and fertility conditions, and tolerates drought
Dairy Farmers of America: 2013 financial results reported
Dairy Farmers of America ended the year with strong operating results.
Ernie King, 1948-2014
RAVENNA, Ohio — Ernie King, 66, of Deerfield, Ohio died unexpectedly on March 16, 2014.
He was born in Maysville, Ky., March 5, 1948, to...
USDA extends Milk Income Loss Contract program
USDA has extended the Milk Income Loss Contract program through Sept. 1, 2014, or until a new Margin Protection Program for dairy producers (MPP), established by the 2014 farm bill, is operational.
4R Nutrient Stewardship certification program launched
Ag retailers and stakeholders from Ohio, Indiana and Michigan gather to learn more about certification process
