Tobacco growers bracing for future after the buyout
There are roughly 4,000 tobacco growers in 22 Ohio counties. Starting in October these growers, as well as those across the country, will be on their own to find profits in a highly competitive global market.
Livestock development group: Poultry strong in Illinois
The Illinois livestock industry is on pace to eclipse the state record for “notices of intent” to construct new or expanded livestock housing facilities.
A barn shed and miniature cabin were loaded onto trucks and hauled away in what’s become a string of assembled building thefts in northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan.
A new special interest (SPIN) club organized by Peoria County 4-H leaders allowed urban youth an opportunity to participate alongside rural kids in learning the proper care, feeding and showing of poultry, including many breeds of chickens.
Iowa ag officials want sentences for livestock, crop thefts enforced
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) voting delegates recently adopted a resolution that would enforce a mandatory minimum sentence for the felony theft of livestock in Iowa and other Midwest states, which also includes stealing corn, soybeans and other commodities.
Milk powder company VernDale expands into abandoned building
Dried whole milk producer VernDale Products Inc. celebrated the opening of its Weaver Street plant last month with a ribbon cutting ceremony and plant tour.
Ohio Farm Bureau is investing $1 million in water quality plan
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) has launched a $1 million investment in a water quality action plan. “Farmers recognize that we contribute to the nutrient load in our water bodies, and we’re committed to do the very best we can to continue to produce food and enhance water quality,” said Jack Fisher, OFBF executive vice president.
