Transportation key at Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium
“Why care about agricultural transportation? Because our international competitiveness depends on it” – this was the theme of the speech Mike Steenhoek gave at the sixth annual Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium in Columbus earlier this month.
As an insect scientist I have heard quite a number of unproven theories about the six-legged creatures I study. Some such theories originated long ago and are now considered folklore.
Egg prices up, and California law may push higher – or not
Higher prices should help producers capture more profits in the coming months, as consumers show some willingness to pay more per dozen eggs. And egg production in the Midwest and South is likely to expand as the California laying flock shows some consolidation.
Early registration for Commodity Classic’s 20th year ends Jan. 15
With about six weeks left to go, the 20th edition of Commodity Classic – the nation’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show – is expected to be a record-breaker, with early registration ending Jan. 15 and hotels booking fast, according to officials.
‘Shoo’ whistles only good at relieving buyers of cash
Earlier this month was Weird-Acting Wildlife Week for me. Just about the time I think I have seen everything, I see something from the wildlife kingdom that leaves me flabbergasted.
My daughter, Ellen, who lives in Florida, wants to make spiced apple rum cider for Christmas and New Year’s visitors and wanted to know if I could find a recipe for spiced apple rum cider.
