Look for USDA crop report Nov. 8

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will publish information in the Nov. 8 Crop Production report that was originally scheduled for release in the October report.

Ohio EPA Nutrient Reduction Strategy to measure ‘health of streams’

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is awaiting Congressional action on a Nutrient Reduction Strategy that it submitted to the federal EPA June 28.

The proposal seeks new limits on the amounts of phosphorus and nitrogen that can enter Ohio’s various streams and water bodies, but in relation to the aquatic life in a particular stream, and other biological factors.

Chevy, GMC expands compressed natural gas versions of trucks, vans

Chevrolet and GMC will offer new bi-fuel versions of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty trucks and all-new dedicated compressed natural gas versions of the 2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size passenger vans next year.

USDA grain stocks report: Ohio has the lowest corn carryover since 1997

Nationally, corn and soybean stocks stored in all positions are down 17 percent from 2012.

Michigan livestock haulers fined

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has levied more than $22,000 in fines against two Michigan livestock dealers who illegally moved calves without official Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags.

House passes nutrition-only bill, but clock’s still ticking on farm bill

Can a conference committee quickly hammer out a new farm bill before Sept. 30? Doubtful.

Court upholds country-of-origin labeling

Debate continues if benefits of country-of-origin labels policy outweigh costs.

Up and down: USDA releases latest crop forecast, demand numbers

Despite weather conditions in parts of the U.S., national corn production is forecast at 13.8 billion bushels, up 28 percent from 2012. If realized, this will be a new record production for the United States.

Keep an eye on the corn-wheat dynamic

While many factors will shape and re-shape corn’s influence on wheat prices, the ongoing battle for planted acres will drive continued market volatility.

Ohio State scientist develops new vaccine for PRRS viral disease in pigs

Although 100% effective in university tests, the vaccine still needs to be field tested before it becomes commercially available.

How to make a preharvest estimate

Everyone is wondering how their crops stack up this year. Here’s a quick how-to guide for estimating your corn and soybean yields.

Scout soybeans for downy mildew: If you have it, it’s there to stay

Ohio State expert: Conditions could not be more perfect for downy mildew and other late season soybean diseases.

Weather threatens previously optimistic hog outlook

At this point, there’s no way to know exactly how much corn and soybeans will yield, how much grain and feed prices will increase or how they will affect hog producers.

Consol to drill in Marcellus shale at Pittsburgh airport

Consol Energy plans 47 Marcellus wells, with the future potential to drill Upper Devonian wells, on ground at the Pittsburgh International Airport.