Changes to MPP should make law friendlier to dairy farmers
Under the 2018 Bipartisan Budget Act, changes to the Margin Protection Program (MPP) should make it more farmer-friendly, according to Diane Shoemaker, dairy extension specialist with The Ohio State University.
Ag groups balking at tariff trade escalation with China
Commodity groups and agriculture-related organizations are warning of serious consequences for farmers if the trade spat between the United States and China continues.
NBFA warns farmers to be on lookout for lawsuit scam
The National Black Farmers Assoc. (NBFA) clarified in a recent statement that attempts to solicit money from African-American farmers for an open discrimination lawsuit is likely a scam.
Journey to justice for black farmers long but worthwhile for Boyd, NBFA
Like many dealings in the life of a farmer, the struggle of African-American farmers to achieve justice for discrimination they endured from the USDA was difficult and long.
Northern Indiana farm's old mint still survives brush fire
Guy Salisbury is too young to remember his great-grandfather putting mint from his field into a still and capturing the oil used for chewing gum and candy.
Ohio’s Great Tack Exchange draws from seven states for just five hours
Lauren Hughes of Parkersburg, W.Va., purchased a two-horse trailer from Kevin McKinney of Sardinia, Ohio. Delbert Green of Monticello, Ind., swapped a worn saddle for two pair of riding boots and miscellaneous bridle from Kevin Albers of Stanton, Mich.
Lessons + agriculture add up for winning Tennessee math teacher
Elementary math teacher Andy Roach is aware his discipline is not generally known for incorporating agriculture into its educational practices, but that doesn’t stop him.
Peoria hosts the 'alpacalypse' during show's grand nationals
A central Illinois city known more for mining equipment and corn and soybean farms played unlikely host to a large specialty animal agriculture event the weekend of March 23-25: The 2018 Alpaca Owners Assoc. (AOA) National Alpaca Show.
