Ballots for sheep and wool council mailed to producers
Ballots for voting to determine whether an Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Council will be created have been mailed to sheep producers who registered for the referendum.
Low cattle prices have time to rebound, says economist
Although finished-cattle prices that were expected to increase this year for producers remained low in the first quarter, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt said increases could be on the horizon.
Workshop to help livestock producers maximize pastures
Livestock producers can learn about incorporating management-intensive grazing programs on their farms at a Purdue Extension conference June 7-8 in southern Indiana.
Nitrogen key to uptake of other corn nutrients, study shows
A historical analysis of corn research shows that new hybrids are taking up more nitrogen than older plant varieties after the crucial flowering stage, a clue as to how plant scientists will need to adapt plants to increase yields.
Conservation program applications due by end of May
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Conservation Stewardship Program will provide nearly $175 million in funding for up to 12.6 million additional acres of enrollment this year.
Farm-to-fork restaurant attracts visitors from across the globe
Pete Eshelman may be new to the agriculture industry, but the foods produced on his farm and served at his restaurant draw in visitors from around the world.
Growers may qualify for a prevented planting payment
Heavy rainfall, floods and cool temperatures have slowed planting across the Midwest this spring. For crop insurance, the final planting date for corn in most of Illinois is June 5, according to Brian Frieden, director of the Springfield regional office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency.
Composting workshops offered by universities
Illinois State University’s Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with University of Illinois Extension, will offer two large-scale composting workshops and field days later this month.
Project is examining biomass farm viability
A unique large-scale and diverse research farm has literally returned to its roots. The Prairie Farm project, located on a square-mile section south of Brookings, S.D., is demonstrating how smaller farms can make a sustained and earned living from products produced on restored grassland while protecting and enhancing the natural environment.
Steady progress seen in advanced biofuel sector
While advanced biofuel production expansion seems to be moving along at a snail’s pace, there are positive signs of progress.
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