Members of the American Agriculture Movement met for their 33rd annual Convention Jan. 5–7 at the Wyndham Hotel. National AAM President Larry Matlack welcomed the group and reported on the continuing efforts of his organization to improve the image of ethanol and expand ethanol production through grain and cellulose feed stock. “AAM is working closely with […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Agriculture Department announced it will close nearly 260 offices nationwide, a move that won praise for cutting costs but raised concerns about the possible effect on food safety. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the goal was to save $150 million a year in the agency’s $145 billion budget. […]
Three new corn genetic platforms designed to deliver a yield advantage in water-limited environments in the Western Corn Belt are now available from Hoegemeyer Hybrids for the 2012 growing season. “Hoegemeyer Hybrids is excited to offer growers in the Western Corn Belt these new Optimum AQUAmax hybrids for the 2012 growing season,” says Stephan Becerra, […]
This workshop is designed for people who would like to get started in beekeeping, those who have had previous beekeeping experience and want to get back into beekeeping, or those who just want to know more before taking the plunge. Topics covered will include basic honeybee biology, races of bees, package bees versus nucs and […]
U.S. soybean farmers now have an updated tool that can meet the needs of some customers who want proof U.S. soy has been sustainably produced. That’s why the soybean checkoff continues to support the Field to Market alliance and its updated Fieldprint Calculator, a tool U.S. soybean farmers can use to help measure, improve and […]
The dairy checkoff is leading innovative, industry-wide research that is laying a foundation for increased sales. To date, $58 million has been committed toward a $100 million research plan, including $45 million from non-checkoff sources. By having others commit to dairy-related research, checkoff priorities are accomplished in a way that allows for more and bigger […]
Schaubs are five years into hog operation By Becky Brooks Managing Editor PLYMOUTH – On any given day, a small farm five miles east of Plymouth in Richland County is home to 5,000 market hogs. James Scaub II and his wife, Brenda, purchased the family farm from Brenda’s parents, Jim and Debbie Roberts and in the […]
The Ohio AgriBusiness Association will host a Seed Technology Seminar on Thursday, Nov. 17, in Waldo. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. and is open to anyone who would like to attend. The seminar presents an opportunity for both farmers and those in the agribusiness industry to come together and hear the latest information on […]