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Expansion of beef cattle herds on the horizon
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Chesapeake Energy reports 2013 finances; still waiting on infrastructure in Utica shale
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California leads U.S. milk production; Ohio dairy herd numbers drop
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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.
Sale of Zilmax supplement suspended after Tyson says it won’t buy cattle fed it
Merck Animal Health has temporarily suspended sales of its cattle feed additive Zilmax in the United States and Canada.
Fertilizer prices headed lower
The break-up of a Russian potash cartel is part of what’s triggering the fertilizer market upheaval.
What’s the dairy outlook for the rest of the year?
As the new corn and soybean crops are harvested, feed prices should drop sharply, making lower milk prices more bearable.
Ag Progress Days spotlights latest in farm equipment, research
Ag Progress Days, Aug. 13-15, showcases Pennsylvania’s agricultural economy.
Global demand for commodities: Is the bull cycle really over?
“You may not find jewelry stores packed in Guangzhou anymore, but you’ll find huge demand for pork and feedgrains as people move from a plant starch based diet to an animal protein based diet.”
Pa. watersheds to auction nutrient credits
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) is hosting the auctions to encourage and facilitate the trading of nutrient credits in the Susquehanna and Potomac watersheds.
Consol Energy sets dividend
PITTSBURGH — CONSOL Energy Inc.’s board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share, payable on Aug. 23, to shareholders of record on Aug. 9. CONSOL Energy Inc., a diversified fuel producer in the eastern U.S., has 11 bituminous coal mining complexes in four states and reports proven and probable coal reserves […]
Consumers have better access to Ohio-grown food through OH So Fresh
Nearly 100 independently owned grocery retailers are participating in the OH So Fresh initiative in 2013, giving customers a direct connection to Ohio growers.
House splits nutrition title out of farm bill; farm-only bill passes 216-208
The farm bill’s nutrition title, Title IV, that was removed from the bill that passed, will go back to the ag committee for round two.
What’s holding back local meat? (Or which came first, the farmer or the processor?)
Livestock farmers say they need more processors to meet demand for local meat, but processors need steady supply of meat to stay in business.
Forget the wet spring: Farmers planted record acres of everything
The corn acreage is the highest acreage planted to corn since 1936 and marks a fifth year in a row of corn acreage increases in the United States.
Wegmans funds pilot cheese-making program at Cornell
Wegmans and Cornell partner to put N.Y. on the map for artisanal and specialty cheesemaking.
Poison hemlock: Prolific weed chokes plants, and can kill livestock
Poison hemlock is a weed that livestock owners cannot afford to ignore because all parts of this plant including leaves, stems and roots are poisonous when ingested.
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