News
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Sizzling meat prices a shock for some consumers
Published on May 26, 2014
Challenges in the beef and pork industry have led to higher retail prices. -
Planting corn past Memorial Day – what are the risks?
Published on May 22, 2014
The second full week of May was a wet one! Just as fields were getting dry enough to plant, another round of rain came, pushing planting back again. This has left many farmers wondering how the late planting date will impact fall harvest. -
Additives have legal limits in cured meat products
Published on May 16, 2014
Sodium nitrite and sodium erythorbate are added to meat at very low levels to prevent food poisoning. -
Alfalfa that appeared to have winter injury is now being confirmed as winterkill
Published on May 16, 2014
As temperatures improve and green up continues, alfalfa plants can be evaluated for winterkill. -
Choosing the right corn hybrid when planting is delayed
Published on May 16, 2014
Mid-season corn hybrids can provide similar yield punch of full-season hybrids. -
USDA REAP grant applications sought to implement energy conservation practices, bioenergy projects
Published on May 9, 2014
Attention REAP applicants, installers, partners and grant writers – it’s time to apply for grant dollars and low interest loans to implement energy conservation practices. -
Last minute farm land rental adjustments
Published on May 8, 2014
Farm producers are past the point in time when farm land rental arrangements need to be in place. -
Commodity market update for grains and dairy available
Published on May 8, 2014
Spring is a busy time for farmers but they still need to follow the changes in the commodity markets for grains and dairy – a recent recorded webinar discusses these issues. -
Spring/summer pasture planning to extend the grazing season
Published on May 5, 2014
Learn how to add grazing days to your operation. -
Farmer’s market managers: Find vendors with online MarketMaker
Published on May 2, 2014
Farmer’s market managers can identify local farmers and food producers by using online MarketMaker.