Study shows corn gene provides resistance to multiple diseases
Researchers at North Carolina State University have found a specific gene in corn that appears to be associated with resistance to three important plant leaf diseases.
Codex approves international standards for ractopamine
A U.N. commission has approved an international standard for the veterinary drug ractopamine, a feed additive to promote leanness in pigs.
What to do if you can’t plant a cash crop
Farmers who can't plant corn or soybeans this year because of consistently wet fields shouldn’t leave those fields bare.
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.
Ag research can help fight cancer? Vilsack visits Ohio State
U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack visits Ohio State University to make connection between food and health.
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.
Wars and rumors of wars drive market
News that Russia will allow exports from Ukraine pushed corn futures down 50 cents, soybeans down 17 cents and wheat down $1.17 for the week.
Tests find bovine TB in Paulding Co., Ohio, dairy herd
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- Preliminary tests performed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory revealed a positive result for bovine tuberculosis in...
As coronavirus hysteria wanes, keep the faith
Marlin Clark believes grain prices have bottomed out, allowing sizable gains in the corn and soybean markets. Learn more in this week's grain markets report.
DewRight: Invention could reduce producers’ storage losses
There is no cost-effective solution for small farms and artisanal cheese producers who need to accurately measure temperature and humidity in their storage and production facilities. DewRight is the answer.
