Herbicide resistant weeds, especially marestail and pigweed, are becoming a widespread problem even in the county; however, research is finding adding cover crops to you...
Change is constant. Change also provides for opportunities.
I want to notify all the area farmers, farm owners, agricultural organizations and agencies effective today I...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report from Tuesday:
Heavy commercial bulls, heavy weight, $75. to $85.; commercial cows, high grade, 60. to 67.50, c...
Trained predators keep wild birds away
Frustrated growers tired of seeing wild birds devastate their fruit crops are turning to raptors to patrol their fields, orchards a...
Corn Belt farmers with large debts now facing difficulties
Recently, I came across this Reuters article by Paul Neiffer. Although there is specific information for the C...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report from Tuesday:
Heavy commercial bulls, super heavy, $76., heavy weight, 75. to 85., and medium weight, 70. to 7...
The farmers spoke and the Natural Resources Conservation Service listened, changing and improving the new Conservation Stewardship Program to make it easier to understan...
Commodity loan rules explained
Producers of hay and fall seeded crops are reminded that Nov. 15 is the final day to report acreage to the Farm Service Agency.
Hay, wheat,...
Winter feeding kickstarts biology
Bale grazing is a great way to rejuvenate your pastures, reduce winter feeding costs and save labor on your operation.
Bale grazing is t...
Area beef cattle producers can participate in a workshop titled Applied Beef Cattle Management Strategies.
The workshop will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Dav...
