Ohio’s 3Q shale oil and gas production climbs
In Ohio, 1,760 horizontal shale wells reported oil and natural gas production during the third quarter.
Entomologist: New seed corn technology comes with risks
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Bags of corn seed that mix genetically modified hybrids with and without Bt toxins that kill insects provide farmers easier...
Ohio State researchers trying to outsmart the stink bug
The brown marmorated stink bug is a foreigner to the United States and can reduce soybean yields up to 30 percent. Ohio State researchers are hoping to find natural ways to get rid of them.
Market experiencing grain price beat down
Marlin Clark breaks down the price changes in the markets of the three major agricultural commodities grown in the United States over the last two weeks.
Oil to blame for high production costs
URBANA, Ill. — Between 2003 and 2007, the majority of corn and soybean production cost increases can be attributed to crude oil price increases,...
Ohio corn growers join new coalition
WASHINGTON -- Corn producers from 10 states, including Ohio, have formed a new group to work with policymakers in Washington. The new Corn Farmers...
EPA: OK to use E15 in older vehicles
Ethanol waiver expanded to include cars and trucks from 2001 through 2006.
USDA confirms bird flu in backyard flock in Indiana
As of May 11, there were 143 detections of avian influenza reported nationwide, affecting 29.9 million birds, including the latest confirmation of H5N8 in a backyard poultry flock in Indiana.
Lots of news, little price progress
Despite hopes that Nov. 8 USDA reports would challenge ideas about crop size and change prices, the numbers changed little, and the market remains stagnant.
Congressional conferees agree on aid for dairy farmers
WASHINGTON -- Senate and House negotiators agreed Sept. 30 to provide $350 million for U.S. dairy farmers.Under the language that Congress still must approve,...
