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Is there an agricultural sustainability consensus?
(Part I of II)What does it really mean to farm sustainably? To be committed to agricultural sustainability? Ask 10 people and you'll get 10...
Stronger markets bring positive attitude to sheep convention
DENVER, Colo. — The year began with stronger markets for lamb and wool, which helped provide a positive attitude to industry participants at the...
Farm program deadlines fast approaching!
Hello Again!Last minute news! The deadline for accepting applications for the Grassland Reserve Program is quickly approaching. And that’s putting it lightly. Grassland Reserve...
Dairymen form PAC to be heard in D.C.
Rocked by a year of historically low milk prices, dairy farmers are taking their case to Washington to seek changes in how the price of milk is set. Dairy farmers from Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio have started a federal lobbying effort to call for changes in the milk pricing system and demand that the USDA enact provisions in the farm bill that will help farmers.
National Farmers Union, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association submit joint letter to trade representative
WASHINGTON -- The National Farmers Union and the U.S. Cattlemen's Association submitted a joint letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, urging a vigorous...
A new partnership sets sights on reducing fraud in farm programs
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service to reduce fraud in farm programs and streamlining...
Ohio grain farmers note successes, prepare for ‘perfect storm’ ahead
LIMA, Ohio -- They gathered to discuss the three major grains grown in Ohio -- corn, wheat and soybeans. But the 250 or so...
USDA, Penn State University invest in training new farmers
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — With half of all current farmers in the U.S. likely to retire in the next decade, federal and state agriculture...
Ask FSA Andy By FSA Andy
Hello Again!
I hope you are sorting out the farm bills and FSA papers as need be as we wrap up the end of this...
Manure storage covers have more than one purpose
COLUMBUS — Technology to mitigate odor and air quality concerns on livestock farms can also be used for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while providing...
