Strong dollar, high pork prices put a damper on exports
Hog prices stabilized last week, as the national average negotiated carcass price for direct delivered hogs on the morning report Nov. 7 was $83.34 per cwt.
A pair of Ohio workshops to address sheep performance
The Ohio Heartland Sheep Improvement Assoc. (OHSIA) will host its fall workshop ”Improve Your Sheep Flock with Farmer-Friendly Artificial Insemination” Nov. 13 at the farm of Noah and Mary Yoder, located at 2999 County Road 70 in Sugarcreek.
It was one of those days that crop up every October here in Indiana: Following a rainy day or two, the sun was out, the air temperature was warmer than in the previous days, and a south breeze was whipping fallen leaves helter-skelter across the deck, rooftop and lawn.
Don’t have to be an official spokesman to talk farming
The U.S. Farming and Ranching Alliance (USFRA) is selecting standout farmers and ranchers who are proud of what they do, eager to share their stories of continuous improvement and are actively involved in sharing those stories in public and on social media.
TIP line lets citizens help end poaching for Indiana
Indiana conservation officers are encouraging citizens to partner with the Turn in a Poacher (TIP) program and become active in putting an end to poaching. TIP is a nonprofit organization begun in 1983 for the purpose of paying rewards to promote public involvement and assistance to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law Enforcement effort.
Asking God’s mercy for weaknesses leads to new beginnings
Nov. 9, 2014
Background Scripture: Ezekiel 43:13-21
Ezekiel’s book falls into three divisions. Chapters 1-24 contain his warnings of doom for Israel. Chapters 25-32 are a series of dirges and warnings pronounced against Israel’s neighboring nations.
