Study: No-till methods alone won’t meet future need
While the economic and environmental benefits of no-till farming have been widely hailed, the practice alone won’t do much in the long run to boost global crop yields, a key production goal as the world’s population continues to climb.
Cattle prices could set more records and boost expansion
Finished cattle futures settled at $169.50 last Friday, slightly lower than the record prices reached earlier in October. But ag economists say more records could be broken in future months, and those prices are providing Corn Belt cattle operations with reason – and capital – to expand.
A pair of Ohio workshops to address sheep performance
The Ohio Heartland Sheep Improvement Assoc. (OHSIA) will host its fall workshop ”Improve Your Sheep Flock with Farmer-Friendly Artificial Insemination” Nov. 13 at the farm of Noah and Mary Yoder, located at 2999 County Road 70 in Sugarcreek.
It was one of those days that crop up every October here in Indiana: Following a rainy day or two, the sun was out, the air temperature was warmer than in the previous days, and a south breeze was whipping fallen leaves helter-skelter across the deck, rooftop and lawn.
Don’t have to be an official spokesman to talk farming
The U.S. Farming and Ranching Alliance (USFRA) is selecting standout farmers and ranchers who are proud of what they do, eager to share their stories of continuous improvement and are actively involved in sharing those stories in public and on social media.
August export value for U.S. beef and pork increased year-over-year despite declines in volume, for the second consecutive month, while export value for both products remains on a record pace
