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[$] Feds pay farmers for tilling arid land

April 17, 2009

Feds pay farmers for tilling arid land FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- As drought forces families in the West to shorten their showers and let their lawns turn brown, two Depression-era government programs have been paying some of the nation's biggest farms... Read Story.

[$] Developer eyes NE Indiana for wind farm

April 17, 2009

Developer eyes NE Indiana for wind farm TOPEKA, Ind. (AP) -- A developer is working on plans to build up to 75 turbines on several small wind farms in northern Indiana's LaGrange County. Fort Wayne-based Pioneer Wind Energy LLC says it has rented more... Read Story.

Grow Campbell's tomatoes at home

March 27, 2009

CAMDEN, N.J. -- For the first time in its more-than-100-year history, Campbell Soup Co. is making available to the American public specially cultivated seeds used to grow tomatoes for its iconic Campbell's Tomato soup.... Read Story.

Electric ATV maker hopes to tap farmers market

March 27, 2009

ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Electric all-terrain vehicles may not impress the dune- and trail-riding crowd that rides for recreation, but a few small companies expect organic farmers and vineyard growers will pay... Read Story.

Spring planning meeting

March 27, 2009

A spring planning meeting for the upcoming Defiance County farmer's market will be held Thursday, April 9, at 10:30 a.m. at the Northtowne Mall community room. All prospective vendors are encouraged to attend the meeting, which will include discussions... Read Story.

Floodplain easement assistance extended through April 10

March 27, 2009

Floodplain easement assistance extended through April 10 The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) extended the sign-up period until April 10 for funding available to eligible landowners through the floodplain easement component of the Emergency... Read Story.

200-year-old Indiana family farm placed in protective easement

March 27, 2009

VINCENNES, Ind. (AP) -- The owner of a family farm that dates to the early 1800s and includes one of Indiana's oldest homes has placed the 500-acre plot in a conservation easement to protect... Read Story.

Exports to China, Japan bolster U.S. pork industry

March 20, 2009

NEW CARLISLE (AP) -- Greg Kaffenbarger found himself increasingly and heavily dependent on sales to Japan, China and Mexico as he watched his annual herd of hogs grow to 6,500 over the years. Like many... Read Story.

Farm in Brief

March 20, 2009

PAULDING -- The Paulding County Farm Bureau and the Paulding County Extension office will be hosting a meeting to help educate the public about the Humane Society of the United States, sometimes referred to as HSUS. This organization was responsible for... Read Story.

Nitrogen suggestions for wheat

March 20, 2009

With nitrogen accounting for 35-50 percent of the total fertilizer costs of growing winter wheat, growers should pay special attention to the amount and timing of the application. Spring nitrogen should be applied between... Read Story.

Annual farm to chef program kick-off

March 20, 2009

TOLEDO -- The Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT) will launch the fourth year of its farm to chef program with four informational meetings throughout northwest Ohio. In 2008, over 50 farms and 100 food... Read Story.

TQA keeps swine care and pork quality moving forward

March 20, 2009

The new TQA, Transport Quality Assurance program, is now available to producers, animal handlers, loading and unloading crews at plants and transporters of pigs of all weights and production phases.... Read Story.

[$] OSU Extension cuts work force due to funding loss

March 13, 2009

OSU Extension cuts work force due to funding loss COLUMBUS -- Due to state funding reductions, Ohio State University Extension is reducing its work force and reorganizing operations. "Despite a proven track record of serving Ohioans effectively for 95... Read Story.

[$] NAPOLEON -- The Henry County Farm Bureau will

March 13, 2009

NAPOLEON -- The Henry County Farm Bureau will be holding a fun night for members and their families. The fun night is open to all Fulton, Henry, Williams, and Defiance County Members, free of charge. The Henry County fun night will be held Saturday,... Read Story.

[$] Two Malinta Elementary School students were the local

March 6, 2009

Two Malinta Elementary School students were the local winners of the Ohio Farmer's Union poster contest. Third grade students Nathan Bostelman (left) took second place and Chloe Seedorf won first place for their renewable resources posters. The Ohio... Read Story.

[$] Meller participates in economic summit

March 6, 2009

Meller participates in economic summit On Feb. 24, Pettisville senior Rebekah Meller attended the Ohio Economic-Education Summit II held in downtown Columbus as a special guest for the Ohio Department of Education, Agriculture Education Division. She... Read Story.

[$] Tinora High School student Staci Hiler received the

March 6, 2009

Tinora High School student Staci Hiler received the 2009 Dekalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award, the school's highest agricultural honor, sponsored by monsant Co. Hiler, the daughter of Karl and Debbie Hiler, received the award for her excellence in... Read Story.

[$] Roger Johnson, North Dakota ag commissioner, to seek Farmers Union presidency

March 6, 2009

Roger Johnson, North Dakota ag commissioner, to seek Farmers Union presidency BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) -- North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson says he will seek the presidency of the National Farmers Union and will resign from his elected state... Read Story.

[$] Doyle: Dairy farmers should see milk payments soon

March 6, 2009

Doyle: Dairy farmers should see milk payments soon By M.L. JOHNSON Associated Press Writer MILWAUKEE -- Gov. Jim Doyle says Wisconsin dairy farmers hurt by a collapse in milk prices should get help soon from the federal government. Doyle met Monday with... Read Story.

Paulding County couple appointed to Farm Bureau committee

February 27, 2009

COLUMBUS -- Ryan and Nikki McClure of Grover Hill were recently appointed by American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) president Bob Stallman to serve on the organization's Young Farmers and Ranchers... Read Story.

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