Yearly Archives: 2016
Letter writer: Water quality trading plans allow pollution to continue
Letter writer says water quality trading amounts to pollution trading.
USDA supply and demand report produces one-day wonders
As usual, the results in the market were based more on the spin than the actual numbers.
Farm income, farmland values continue to fall
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis' farm income index value declined for the seventh consecutive quarter to an all-time survey low.
New 1LOCAL Index brings transparency to food scene
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture will hold a webinar, June 8, for the new 1LOCAL (One Local) Index designed to activate a dialogue between consumers, local food businesses and the farms they support.
Ohio prison farms begin selling cows, bidding to buy milk
Supporters say plan to privatize will be better for inmates, and more efficient.
Could water quality trading help solve Ohio’s nutrient issues?
A group of Ohio county commissioners is considering the potential of voluntary water quality trading.
No dicamba use allowed on RR2X soybeans in 2016
Many grain elevators, soybean processors and other first purchasers have issued notices stating they will not accept RR2X soybeans this fall.
Young cattle showmen win honors through Ohio’s BEST program
his year’s BEST program featured 15 sanctioned shows across the state with over 550 youth participants showing 740 head of market animals and heifers.
Kubota to buy Great Plains Manufacturing
Kubota Corporation has entered into an agreement to purchase Great Plains Manufacturing Inc., based in Salina, Kansas.
How to talk about farming with non-farmers
All farmers talk to non-farming customers, lenders and other people on whom we wish to make a good impression. Here are some tips for effective communication with non-farmers.
