Drop by Gwynne Conservation Area during time at Ohio FSR
Gwynne Conservation Area is the place to be if you are looking for calm and quiet during the hustle and hurry of the Farm Science Review (FSR) at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center next week.
Origin Malt wants you – to grow more malting barley
Could growing malting barley be a good fit for Ohio farmers? Origin Malt wants to bring the crop back to the Midwest, and some from The Ohio State University think it has real possibilities.
Farm stress a major topic for this year’s Ohio Farm Science Review
New numbers released by the USDA confirm what many Ohio farmers already knew: Crop production is in bad shape and it could be the lowest in recent memory.
Analysis examines alcohol & drug use among those in ag
Workers in the agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting industries reported they had used illicit drugs and alcohol, though their levels were below those for several other occupations, according to an examination of federal data by the website Detox.net
Ohio hops grower develops mobile dryer for farm rental
Craft brewing has revitalized growing hops in Ohio. When Dave and Nina Volkman of Ohio Valley Hops first dabbled in it in 2013, they quickly realized that growing was only one part of the challenge; processing was another.
Illinois Grain Tour harvesting $5.3 million in new business
he 2019 Illinois Grain Tour, which aims to increase export sales for Illinois farm products, resulted in approximately $5.3 million in projected new purchases, along with promises of future investment from many of the 42 buyers of three countries who attended.
Aiding struggling farmers and attracting first-timers, at FSR
What stood out among farming challenges this past year? Tops on this list for most farmers were delays in planting, low commodity prices, dwindling amounts of hay to feed their animals, and thoughts about downsizing the farm or number of livestock.
Ag Barometer reflects big drop in farmers’ economic positivity
A dose of gloom has set in over the recent sharp rise in hope expressed by the nation’s farmers. The escalation of the trade war with China and growing doubt over the economic slump ending soon were among factors cited in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer’s sharp drop in optimism.
Late-split nitrogen warranted under specific field conditions
At a recent field day presented by the Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance, Purdue University professor of agronomy Tony Vyn shared research and tips on late-split nitrogen application – when it is most beneficial, and when it will not benefit crops at all.
