Deadline around the corner for REAP grant application
The USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) competitive grant for farmers and rural businesses offers guaranteed loans and partial funding for a variety of projects that can help save energy dollars over the long term.
USDA increases yields and lowers acres in estimates
The October balance sheets gave us few surprises in the corn market. Yield was increased a half-bushel per acre to a national average of 168. This is forecast to give us a crop of 13.55 billion bushels and a carryout of 1.56 billion, given current demand estimates.
Canada dairy seems OK with TPP deal, New Zealand less so
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations ended early last week, but details of its outcome are still somewhat sketchy. So, who got "TP"ed and who profited?
Ohio 4-H planting ag science in urban classroom settings
In an attempt to connect agriculture with children from inner cities, Ohio 4-H is doing its part by bringing agricultural science to two urban elementary schools.
Wagner, 84, dedicates 69 years – so far – as Ohio 4-H volunteer
Like thousands of children before her, Charlotte Wagner joined a local 4-H club when she was 9 years old. When her 4-H advisor retired, though she was just 15 Wagner decided to pitch in and started volunteering with the organization.
A body shouldn’t be expected to do so much if it’s neglected
Imagine yourself waking up in the morning, stumbling to the kitchen and standing at the coffeemaker waiting for your first cup to finish brewing – but the coffeemaker isn’t plugged in.
