Regardless of truth, consumers read, share and trust headlines
If you were to believe the headlines that topped the news last week, you would believe that bacon is as bad for you as cigarettes, hot dogs contain human meat, and farm chemicals are killing all the bees.
Fertilizer is one of many farmers’ largest inputs. Researchers from The Ohio State University are updating Tri-State Fertilizer recommendations, looking at nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium in corn, soybeans and wheat.
In full-season, early and ultra-early tests on the LaSalle County farm of Don and Ralph Walter, whole-test yield averages ranged from 276.3 down to 247.6.
Soy yields favorable at Indiana test site despite early stresses
Although plant height and pod fill was variable in one soybean hybrids test by Farmers’ Independent Research of Seed Technologies (FIRST) trial in northern Indiana, yields were favorable.
United States is currently favored in world soy trade
Trade is already starting to look forward to the November supply and demand report. Ever since data were collected for the October balance sheets, we have heard of better-than-expected yields.
USDA announces SNAP training center to boost job placements
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Oct. 29 a Seattle jobs training center will receive USDA grant funds to develop materials and strategies to improve job and skills training for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients nationwide.
Urban farmers developing vacant lots in some Midwest cities
In Cleveland, with 20,000 vacant lots and 1,000 houses torn down per year, the city managers are spending exorbitant amounts to maintain properties. In one neighborhood, however, something is growing again: food and farms.
