FAPRI report: Will livestock sector be the tide that lifts the farm economy ship?
WASHINGTON -- The livestock sector can lead the agricultural economy to higher net farm income, assuming the farm economy benefits from a recovering general...
EPA accepting comments on registration of Enlist Duo
The EPA is accepting public comments on a proposal to register Enlist Duo containing glyphosate and the choline salt of 2,4-D for use in controlling weeds in corn and soybeans genetically engineered (GE) to tolerate 2,4-D.
Wet spring stresses pastures, forages
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Rain kept farmers from planting corn and soybeans for several weeks, but the relatively unprecedented precipitation this spring had another significant consequence: pasture and forage stress.
Ohio hog inventory up 6 percent, U.S. hog inventory down 2 percent
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- Ohio hog producers had 2.04 million hogs on hand Sept. 1, up 2 percent from last quarter and up 6 percent...
Crop markets reflect new and missing information
URBANA, Ill. -- Prices of corn, soybeans and wheat continue to move erratically, reflecting both new information and the lack of some information, said...
Workshops to explore competition issues in the agriculture industry
WASHINGTON -- The Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Agriculture will hold joint public workshops to explore competition issues affecting the agriculture...
NFU partnership connects farmers, consumers
WASHINGTON -- National Farmers Union has announced a new partnership with Home Grown Cow to provide farmers and ranchers with an opportunity to market certain products directly to consumers.
Pressure on dairy farms will continue into 2013
Milk prices will remain steady to higher in last few months of 2012.
Beef, pork exports exceed 2007 pace
DENVER — Red meat exports continued their strong pace through November, with pork up 20 percent and beef up 9 percent (including variety meat)...
Late corn harvest lifts prices, for now
URBANA, Ill. -- In the short run, another round of harvest delays has supported corn and soybean prices, and strong demand for corn for...
