It’s almost time to put seeds in the ground, but have you ever thought about all that goes into getting seeds where they need to go? Tanner, a former seed dealer, discusses what happens as the seed makes its way to your planter – from storage and seed treatments to distribution. And...
Management soybean plants with blue and orange sunset in background Management 5 misconceptions about farmland appraisals Land Values: An appraisal is a benchmark, not a blueprint, say farmland managers. Here’s what they’ve learned and what you need to know before getting an appraisal....
“We were not getting the hundreds of beginners on the ground every year that we wanted. I don’t know how that happens, but that should be the goal. I think that landowners are a bottleneck in getting that to happen.”– Leader of one closed program Reflecting on the perspectives of ...
Public support is critical for the incorporation of farm animal welfare (FAW) standards into national food policies. Multiple pathways, e.g., market-based policies, political mandates, and donations to animal charities, exist for the public to influence
October’s milk production was generally steady vs. year ago. USDA estimates for Northeast and Midatlantic: Pennsylvania up 0.6%, New York up 0.2%, Vermont and Virginia down 0.5%; In the Southeast, Florida down 0.6% and Georgia up 1.9%; In the Mideast: Michigan up 0.5%, Indiana up 0.3...
This Old Farm, Inc. is a local meat provider based in Colfax, Indiana providing services with our farm, processing, and butcher facilities.
of Indiana, demonstrating his commitment to camaraderie and shared values. David holds a B.A. in Finance from the University of Memphis, bringing a strong background in insurance and financial services. His education and experience empower him to provide tailored recommendations that align with your...
It has been shown that of the ten essential elements of plant food, five are provided by natural processes without the intervention of man; that, of the remaining five, potassium is the most abundant in normal soil, but requires liberation by good systems of farming; that ground natural limes...
In Indiana and Michigan farmers are already harvesting the first legal hemp crop for the first time since World War II. Their efforts are supported by the Midwest Hemp Council, an information center and policy group that promotes the hemp economy for farmers in the Hoosier and neighboring states...
by far were caused by crushing/run-over injuries, accounting for over half of all cases (59%). The unknown category was high because some documented cases only reported the fatality but did not include any background information on type of injury, cause of death, or other causative factors....