USDA study says Iowa farmers are growing more organic crops
DES MOINES, Iowa – A new USDA report showed Iowa farmers are growing more organic corn, soybeans, hay and oats, while gradually increasing the state’s sustainable acreage.
USDA lowers ending stocks, crop size for corn, soybeans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. supply of soybeans is tight and could get tighter if demand from China grows, a DTN market analyst cautioned after USDA released its latest crop production and ending stocks projections.
Family poultry farm in Kentucky lives for Thanksgiving holiday
The National Turkey Federation estimates that more than 46 million turkeys will be consumed this Thanksgiving. At least 3,000 of those will be purchased from Tewes Poultry Farm in Erlanger, Ky.
Farming since he was 5; Peyton Weekley loves the work
SOMERVILLE, Ohio – When Peyton Weekley’s grandpa, Bill Miller, passed away in 2006, Peyton, age 5, stepped in as his grandma’s right-hand man. Grandma Shirley Miller continued to teach Peyton all the ins and outs of farming. He hasn’t looked back once.
Visit Heritage Canyon to see old quarry reclaimed as 1800s village
FULTON, Ill. – Heritage Canyon is a former quarry converted into an 1800s village. This is a great place to go for a hike to see some old iron. Collectors will enjoy the walk and the view of old plows and a few antique equipment collectibles.
