Yearly Archives: 2014
‘Missouri Farmers Care’ falls short in some major areas
You'd think that a state constitution eight times longer than the U.S. Constitution might cover every right, act or idea any of its citizens might need, do or ponder.
Ask FSA Andy about FSA tips
It's Friday afternoon and I'm trying to figure out what to write for FSA Andy.
Ducks should be abundant for hunting season
The Columbus Dispatch reports that when fall and winter come around in Ohio, duck hunters should be in luck.
What’s happening with hops in Ohio
In terms of both production and economic opportunity, hops growing is hot in Ohio. But the second year of a study by Ohio State, at its Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, has yielded both good returns and cause for concern.
Western Illinois University offers resources to local farms
AgriNews reports that Western Illinois University’s School of Agriculture is not only nationally recognized, but also provides assistance to area farmers through their organic research farm.
How to pick ripe tomatoes
In most of the country, it’s time to pick the tomatoes you’ve been growing in your garden since spring.
Drones could be useful in farming, according to professor
Columbia Daily Tribune recently reported that Bill Wiebold, professor at the University of Missouri, shared his ideas about how drones could be used for farming.
Keeping an eye on salmon runs and guinea fowl hatchings
We're keeping a close eye on the salmon that are making their journey north to spawn in Alaska and we're also checking on the guinea fowl "keets" that are beginning to hatch in Nebraska.
2014 Carroll Co. Fair tractor pull photo gallery
Who doesn't love a good tractor pull? Check out some of the tractors in the Carroll County Fair's Limited Pro/Super Farm Tractor class Friday Night.
Buffalo, New York art exhibit features rice farming
A photographer has found one particular subject to focus on for a collection of his pieces: rice.
