Southern wheat greening but profitability may be in the red
Wheat fields south of Interstate 70 benefited from late winter moisture, but low wheat prices mean growers will need above-average yields to approach breaking even at harvest.
Michigan wheat nutrient trials fail to produce decisive data
Researchers frequently experiment to find out which inputs or combination of inputs will yield the best crop. That is, basically, Kurt Steinke’s work. He’s an assistant professor of soil fertility and nutrient management at Michigan State University, and he recently presented findings of wheat nutrient trials he’s led. Steinke spoke at the Michigan Wheat Program’s annual grower meeting in March.
Ohio’s rules aimed at cutting down Lake Erie algae won’t be quick or complete fix
Ohio’s latest response to the toxic algae in Lake Erie that last year contaminated one of the state’s largest drinking water systems will put a stop to practices environmentalists have complained about for years.
4-H leaders in rural Michigan county to host benefit auction
Cass County 4-H Leaders’ Assoc. will host its yearly silent and live auction Saturday, April 11 in Cassopolis. It will be at the Cass County fairgrounds in the Gregrarick building at 590 N. O’Keefe St.
IBEP’s Winter Test Bull Sale set for April 16, at Springville site
The 75th Indiana Beef Evaluation Program (IBEP) Bull Sale will take place Thursday, April 16, at 6 p.m. at the Springville Feeder Auction in Springville. It can be viewed online at https://dvauction.com
The first planting intentions survey of 2015 indicated U.S. corn was bearish and soybeans were slightly bullish – with record plantings expected for a second year in a row.
USDA starting to collect wage data for migrant farm workers
The beginning of the growing season is an ideal time for the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service to examine farm labor, said NASS Illinois Field Office Director Mark Schleusener.
Kentucky adjusting rules for handling stray horses
In a state known for its love of horses, a newly adopted bill will help combat the issue of stray horses by shortening the time officials have to hold a stray before it can be "rehomed."
Economics not only factor for conservation decisions
Economics should be a factor in making decisions regarding the use of conservation practices on the farm, but shouldn’t be the only consideration, a Purdue University professor said recently.
