Four families form new Buckeye Valley Beef Cooperative in Ohio
Cattleman Adam Bolender and his wife, Aubrey, are keen on the health, diet and market value of their herd. Any new methods or tips they learn, they often share with his fellow producers in southern Ohio.
When planning succession, find a lawyer who knows ag
Passing a family farm from one generation to the next can be complicated and emotional. At the recent Indiana Young Farmers Conference hosted by Indiana Farm Bureau (INFB), one breakout session walked an audience of young farmers through what to expect during the process.
New farm bill’s dairy title a help to more producers
Changes to the 2018 farm bill may offer some relief to dairy producers, according to representatives from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and the National Milk Producers’ Federation (NMPF).
Fifth-generation brothers are MSU’s Dairy Farmer of Year
Two dairy-producer brothers don’t just rely on knowledge passed down from generations of farmers in the family – Blaine and Kim Baker seek and apply the latest in dairy farming to squeeze the most out of the operation founded by their great-great-grandfather.
NPPC asks China to buy $3.5B in U.S. pork in the next 5 years
When Chinese officials were in Washington to discuss trade relations last week, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) urged the two nations to quickly resolve their trade differences. In addition, NPPC asked China to make a minimum $3.5 billion purchase of U.S. pork over the next five years (at least 350,000 tons each year).
New Illinois ag chief: Pritzker open to farmers’ suggestions
Those were attending the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Assoc. (IFCA) 2019 Convention understood that former USDA Secretary and Illinois Agriculture Director (1977-81) John Block would be the keynote guest at the AG-SOLVE PAC IFCA breakfast in Peoria. But they were also treated to an unscheduled visit from new state Ag Director John Sullivan.
European Union clears way for American soybean fuel
In a win for American biofuel interests, the European Commission – which negotiates trade deals for the 28-nation European Union – has stated it will begin accepting U.S. soybeans in EU biofuel.
