In addition, the harvesting campaign of sunflower seeds is almost finished - as for the reported date the farmers harvested 4.2 mln tonnes of sunseeds. According to him, the farms harvested maize from 75% of areas and threshed over 6.2 mln tonnes of grain. According to the Minister, this volume would allow to satisfy needs of sun oil production for the domestic as well as for export markets. The needs of Ukraine in grain are estimated at 27 mln tonnes per year. The gross yield of maize in...

The Reimches, who farm in Sheridan and Wells counties, have been raising corn 27 years and as fertilizer and fuel prices continue to increase, might plant just enough to keep their cattle fed. MARTIN Clyde and Brenda Reimche are harvesting the best corn crop they ve ever taken off the field but they wondered as they combined last week if they will seed 900 acres next year. Ironically, it s corn, a heavy user of nitrogen, that s feeding an alternative fuel surge in North Dakota and for the...

Hoping to produce thinner waistlines, many doctors -- including the American Medical Association -- want Congress to stop subsidizing the production of foods that are high in fat and cholesterol and spend more to promote fruits, vegetables, legumes and grains that are not. That's just what the nation's doctors are doing, saying that federal lawmakers are responsible for the fact that a salad costs so much more than a Big Mac. Doctors say farm subsidies promote obesity Customer Care Center...

Nonperishable items such as green beans, cranberry sauce, corn, sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, corn bread mix and instant mashed potatoes will be accepted. Concessions, including hot dogs, walking tacos, chips, soft drinks, hot chocolate and coffee may be purchased at the event; proceeds benefit Dove Harbor a non-profit ministry for women in crisis. Allen Chapel AME Church invites the public to a free open house for some fun, food, and fellowship! The free event brings families and...

Last month, to offset the effect of inflation, the Saudi government announced a subsidy on barley, corn and soya seed imports, which the Kingdom's dairy cattle largely feed on. But the dairy committee's head, Muhammad Jan, said the smaller dairy farms are already facing the brunt of increased prices for imported dairy feed ingredients such as barley, corn and soya. He added the US is the biggest producer of corn in the world, but because Americans used corn for bio-fuel, exports dropped...

While some of the oilseed crops are grown in the area, these cannot compete with common cereal and cash crops for lack of market. All efforts to proliferate oilseed crops will go waste until farmers find better market of their produce, which can be provided by installation of oil expeller. It is desirable to look at the Potohar agriculture from entirely a new perspective, just like rice zone and cotton zone, an edible oil zone can be created in this area. However, there is a large...

This fall celebration gives families an opportunity to enjoy the wonders of fall complete with 30 minute hay rides to the pumpkin patch and a small pumpkin for each rider, spider and asparagus mazes, petting zoo, children s carnival and play area, ant farm, and more. This fall celebration gives families an opportunity to enjoy the wonders of fall complete with 30 minute hay rides to the pumpkin patch and a small pumpkin for each rider, spider and asparagus mazes, petting zoo, children s...

Plastics made from corn and other plants are carving a tiny niche from the market for conventional petroleum-based plastics and being promoted as green alternatives for everything from bulk food containers to lipstick tubes and clothing fiber - as well as gift cards. Plastics made from corn and other plants are carving a tiny niche from the market for conventional petroleum-based plastics and being promoted as green alternatives for everything from bulk food containers to lipstick tubes...

Barley and wheat prices have skyrocketed as more farmers plant corn to meet increasing demand for ethanol, while others plant feed crops to replace acres lost to corn. Those contracts also enabled Tommyknocker to mostly hold the line on prices, with only a 50-cent increase per case wholesale, largely due to rising glass prices. Small brewers from Australia to Oregon face the daunting prospect of tweaking their recipes or experimenting less with new brews thanks to shortages of key beer...