North Indiana intermodal rail project is back in play
After being tied up in court, the door has opened to get moving again toward a much-anticipated intermodal facility in northern Indiana and the many jobs it’s expected to create, including some in agriculture.
Mark Kepler, Purdue University extension educator for agriculture and natural resources and host for the Feb. 18 commercial vegetable grower’s workshop, concluded the session with tips for handling manure on or near produce farms.
As March hurtles in, trade waiting on annual reports
Many analysts are starting to look forward to USDA reports that will be released in March, mainly the quarterly stocks and planting intentions. For corn the most watched number in this may be feed demand.
Proposed Dietary Guidelines recommending less red meat
Beef and pork producers are voicing their opposition to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s recommendations that Americans should eat less red meat and to consider production impacts on the environment.
USDA Market News ushering in next century of partnership
In 1915, a telegram was sent detailing the price of strawberries in Louisiana. That single telegraph message was the beginning of the USDA Market News.
USDA Market News ushering in next century of partnership
In 1915, a telegram was sent detailing the price of strawberries in Louisiana. That single telegraph message was the beginning of the USDA Market News.
Early next week is good time to seed and fertilize the lawn
In our hearts those of us who know anything worth knowing know that in March a new year begins, and if we plan any new leaves it will be when the rest of Nature is planning them too.
