Yearly Archives: 2015
Jersey breed revamps its animal ID
The American Jersey Cattle Association is restructuring the Jersey Expansion identification program, and amending rules for Genetic Recovery.
Purging the unused, but making new memories
It's funny how the things we loved can one day become the things we can no longer stand the sight of.
Free trade deals not about economics
Given today’s global economy, poisonous politics and trans-national interests, however, many of Big Ag’s biggest trade backers don’t see as simple or divine.
Dairy Service Unit recognizes top producers
Cows in Holmes County make milk. And they make a lot of it, for a long time.
Water storage project to advance new practices
A Purdue project is looking at the economic and environmental benefits and costs of storing water on farms. The project will also address the issues of farm nutrients draining from fields and causing problems downstream.
USDA Planting Intentions Report: Record soybean acres, less corn
The March 31 USDA Planting Intentions Report finds U.S. farmers expect to plant record-high soybean acreage in 2015.
How to safely burn pasture: 5 tips
With careful planning, burning pasture can produce numerous benefits.
Breed shows held at Ohio Beef Expo
More than 30,000 gathered at the Ohio Expo Center March 20-22 for the annual Ohio Beef Expo in Columbus.
More than 100 turn out for OSU small farm conference’s Wooster debut
With 150 registered attendees at its first visit to the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, the Ohio State College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Science’s Living the Small Farm Dream small farm conference March 28 was a success, organizers said.
The big day is finally here (get your USDA report game face on!)
Today is the day of the landmark USDA Planting Intentions Report. Everyone's waiting for the noon hour release!
