Yearly Archives: 2018
USDA releases improved dairy safety net
The USDA Farm Service Agency will reopen enrollment for an improved Dairy Margin Protect Program. New enrollment will run from April 9 to June 1.
Farmers worried about losing ag exports
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell in March, given uncertainty around trade relations and possible implications for U.S. ag exports.
Planting report leads to market rally
Corn and soybean prices both reached new highs following the USDA plantings report.
Harold Kline, 1922-2018
Harold “Pete” Kline, 95, of Suffield, Ohio, died March 6, 2018.
How to improve spring lawn care
Spring brings on a need to see green, but being too hasty can hurt you more than help you. Check out these tips for fertilizing your lawn in the spring.
9 basic considerations for backyard poultry
Think you might be interested in raising a small flock of chickens? Here are some basic considerations for backyard and small-scale producers.
Consumers see ‘organic’ and ‘non-GM’ labels as synonymous
A University of Florida study found consumers are confused about foods labeled organic and nongenetically modified. Some even view them as synonymous.
U.S. exported more natural gas than imported
The United States exported more natural gas than it imported in 2017, marking the first time since 1957 that it has been a net natural gas exporter.
No April Fools’ on Easter Food Safety
Don’t prank your guests with a stomachache, there are some Easter food safety rules you can follow to ensure a safe, delicious meal.
Soybeans edge out corn in 2018 planting intentions
U.S. farmers expect to plant more soybeans than corn this spring, according to the USDA's Prospective Plantings report.
