Tag: crops
Ecosystems work best when there’s diversity
Additional species in a plot contributed to a gradual increase in both soil fertility and biomass production over a 14-year period.
Crop input outlook for 2013
Crop profitability prospects for 2013 are positive for the three major row crops in Ohio. Input costs have increased from last year, but high...
Grandpa and dad knew balance while farming was vital
Life seems to bounce from one hard lesson to the next. For example, no sooner than someone tells you "It's not about the money,"...
Drought of 2012 likely to affect herbicide, nutrient carryover into spring
LONDON, Ohio -- The record-setting drought of 2012 has finally let up for much of Ohio -- with steady rain events the last couple...
Now is the time to calculate the cost of production for...
We were inches away from an entirely different set of crop and feed prices. Inches of rain that is. During the Ag Outlook Meetings...
Climate change and agriculture: What’s real and what matters?
Unusual weather the past couple years has renewed interest in climate talks.
Adjust the combine for drought-stricken crops
Drought-stricken soybeans and corn present a number of challenges at harvest. Grain with very low moisture content is difficult to keep clean and intact. However, a few simple combine adjustments can help to prevent grain damage and loss.
Producers: Tally crop revenue loss using harvest prices for small grains
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Producers who experienced a revenue loss on 2011 fall seeded wheat and spring and fall seeded barley can now calculate if...
Pennsylvania farmers urged to report crop damage promptly
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania farmers are reminded to report crop damage to their crop insurance agent and local Farm Service Agency office within 72...
Warm winter increases field crop insect and pest threat in Ohio
In Ohio, black cutworms also could be a bigger problem this year, as could slugs, bean leaf beetles and cereal leaf beetles.
