Moving livestock from state to state? Here’s what you need to know about animal identification
USDA issues final rule for animal disease traceability in interstate travel.
Markets
2013 corn yields, prices uncertain (Surprise! It all depends on the weather)
If corn yields are more ‘normal’ in 2013, prices could fall by $2.10 to $5.50 per bushel.
Farmers near Grand Lake St. Marys complying with nutrient plan requirement
Ohio livestock farmers near Grand Lake St. Marys commited to plans to curb nutrient runoff from their farms.
Ohio beef checkoff marketing plan approved
The Ohio Beef Council had to cut $35,000 from its marketing plan for 2013, but will invest $76,250 into beef checkoff programs in fiscal year 2013.
Turkey will cost more at most Thanksgiving Day dinner tables
That Thanksgiving turkey dinner with all the fixin’s will cost a teensy bit more than last year: 28 cents.
The Andersons buys Green Plains facilities in Iowa, Tennessee
The Andersons Inc. has signed an agreement to purchase a majority of the grain and agronomy assets of Green Plains Grain Company in Iowa and Tennessee.
Farmers, are you ready for Hurricane Sandy’s high winds or flooding?
Farmers need to prepare for the potential of heavy rains, flooding and high winds related to Hurricane Sandy.
Farm Bureaus join W.Va. grower’s lawsuit against EPA discharge rule
American Farm Bureau and West Virginia Farm Bureau granted intervenor status in court case involving poultry grower and the EPA.
No bacon shortage: Still lots of little piggies headed to market
Don’t panic, we’re not running out of bacon! While pork prices will be higher next year, there will be plenty of pork for consumers to buy.
Cover crops and crop insurance: You can hay or graze it until May 10
Crop insurance update: Farmers can graze or harvest a cover crop (planted now) as long as they stop by May 10, 2013.
