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.
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.
