50 communities advancing in national economic competition
Frontier Communications, DISH, CoBank and The Weather Channel are collaborating on America’s Best Communities competition to reverse the declining population in rural America trend and jump-start economic recovery in rural areas.
MSU instructions may help cut incidence of impatiens mildew
Control of downy mildew on impatiens in greenhouses continues to be an issue this year, but there are new treatment recommendations from a Michigan State University researcher.
Things looking sunnier for dairy industry – right now
Depending on whom is asked, most dairy experts say things are either stable or slightly looking up in their industry. Others say there are obstacles in this business that give them headaches. Sidebar story looks specifically at Ohio.
Despite being rejected in its $45 billion takeover bid to acquire Swiss seed giant rival Syngenta, Monsanto Co. told investors May 20 it will continue to pursue a deal – and, if it succeeds, would sell Syngenta’s seeds and crop genetics to win regulatory approval with stiff scrutiny expected from antitrust regulators in both countries.
Grain rates, revenue adequacy for rail at issue in two hearings
Rate regulation of rail transportation of grain and railroad revenue adequacy will be the topics of a pair of upcoming public hearings, the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced.
NW Indiana farmer withdraws application to build hog CAFO
Citing a huge public outcry and the need to coexist with neighbors and the community, an Indiana grain farmer has withdrawn plans to raise 5,600 hogs – at least for now.
Proper hay storage means increased value, less loss
When it comes to corn and soybeans, producers take special precautions in storing these lucrative cash crops. When it comes to tending to cut hay, though, producers seem to be more lax.
Tennessee experts advise on sorghum herbicide application
Growers who have not raised sorghum lately, however, will need to manage carefully, especially if dry conditions after planting limited herbicide action.
