Forget the woolly worm, here’s what real experts predict about winter weather
Are we going to have a bad winter? No strong climate pattern influence anticipated through upcoming winter season.
Farm equipment manufacturers optimistic about continued sales growth
Manufacturers of agricultural machinery are optimistic about near-term business expectations in most parts of the world.
Strickland bans ownership of wild animals to fulfill agreement with HSUS
COLUMBUS -- Outgoing Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland issued an executive order Jan. 6 that bans the private ownership of dangerous wild animals.The emergency executive...
Midwest flooding hits the grain market: Acreage not certain, but high prices are
URBANA, Ill. -- While corn prices have moved sharply higher as production expectations were scaled back, it is still not clear how much rationing...
USDA extends deadline for dairy Margin Protection Program
The USDA has extended the deadline for the dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 5.
Can you find a new farm owner who is not a family member?
For many, it’s ‘out of the box’ thinking to consider having someone outside the family assume the ownership and management of a farm, but it may be a viable option to consider.
American Soybean Association: Checkoff funds being mishandled
Huge rift between U.S. soybean producer boards. The American Soybean Association is blasting the United Soybean Board, raising "serious ethical, legal, and financial allegations" about how farmer checkoff funds and program activities are being conducted.
Spring flood potential is widespread
NOAA predicts moderate spring flood potential in Midwest; California and Southwest stuck with drought.
Ohio lags, but US still headed for big crops
Marlin Clark provides a weekly grain update, digging into how the weather of late has affected crops across the U.S. and in Ohio and impacting prices.
It doesn’t pay to be average in the dairy business
It doesn’t pay to be average in the dairy business. Do you know where you rank? Join the Ohio Farm Business and Benchmarking program.