Yearly Archives: 2014
Great weather brings poor grain prices
It is hard to argue with the direction of the corn market, which has been down. It is also hard to envision a scenario where we can justify a big weather market.
Ohio’s new land grant university, Central State, eligible for $1.3 million
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made funds available June 23 to support food and agriculture science facility improvement at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio.
Specht dairy: More space plus good management equals more milk
SUGARCREEK, Ohio — New buildings and more cow space have made a big difference the past few years at the Specht family dairy farm...
Grape grower got more than an education in Farm and Dairy
Gene Sigel found his calling in the pages of the Farm and Dairy.
Breeders can delve into genomics at annual meeting
Five experts in genomic testing and evaluation will share their perspectives and prognosis for the future of Jersey genomics in a moderated panel discussion June 27 during the American Jersey Cattle Association-National All Jersey annual meetings in Alexandria, Va.
Firth Maple Products: More than maple syrup
Firth Maple Products offers more than syrup, it also offers forestry services.
Exploring the humble beginnings of the M1 rifle
By SAM MOORE
With this month being the 70th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, it might be an...
The natural order of things
So ... once again nature proves it is not to be trusted. As a person once proudly self-described as “indoorsy,” I have tried to...
Ask FSA by FSA Andy: Check in and report all of your crops
Hello Again!
Reporting your crop acres to the Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office each year is one of the best financial decisions you can make...
Who will be big meat’s next fat hog?
Two of the world’s biggest meatpackers, Tyson Foods and JBS SA, are in a bare-knuckled, checkbook throw-down over who will own Hillshire Brands, the...
