Yearly Archives: 2017
Ask FSA Andy about county surveys
Data from the County Agricultural Production Survey and the December Agricultural Survey will be used to determine average yields for corn and soybeans.
Pine Tree Dairy keeps things simple
Matt Steiner said there are only four important components to being a successful dairy farmer, and it doesn’t revolve around the breed of cow you raise or the brand of tractor you drive.
Breeding resistant chickens for improved food safety
A new test developed by USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists in College Station, Texas, could make it easier to breed pathogen-resistant chickens.
Do something for someone else this Thanksgiving
If you want to really be thankful for something, be thankful for the opportunity to do something for someone else.
Ohio’s mineral resources valued over $1.6B
Ohio's mineral resources produced more than $1.6 billion worth of geologic commodities in 2016, according to a newly released report from the ODNR.
How to avoid foodborne illness on Thanksgiving
Whether you’re cooking dinner, helping with preparation or lending a hand with cleanup, always remember to keep food safety in mind.
Don’t stuff the bird!
Despite long held traditions in many families, it’s best not to cook your stuffing inside your turkey.
Be thankful if your harvest is complete
With more rain than sunshine, this is shaping up to be a difficult end to harvest.
How to fund conservation plans
Learn more about the voluntary programs NRCS offers to eligible landowners and agricultural producers to provide financial and technical assistance.
Grain exports offered $55.5 billion in economic output
U.S. feed grain and grain products exports were worth $18.9 billion in 2015, and supported $55.5 billion in economic output.
