Bowman v. Monsanto: U.S. Supreme Court sides with Monsanto in biotech ag seed patent...
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled May 13 in favor of Monsanto in a landmark intellectual property law case involving patented seeds.
Ohio elevator, Pa. beef group receive USDA value-added producer grants
The Keystone Beef Marketing Network and the Deshler Farmers Elevator Company, Henry County, Ohio, were two recipients of 110 grants to agricultural producers and rural businesses announced by the USDA.
Congress puts brakes on EPA action: Farm oil spill enforcement delayed
Farm oil spill containment rule will not be enforced against farms until September 2013.
Chesapeake sells eastern Pa. Marcellus shale properties
Southwestern Energy Company is buying natural gas properties located in Pennsylvania prospective for the Marcellus Shale from Chesapeake Energy Corporation.
Will soybean seeds be bigger this year?
Last year’s drought conditions plus late-season rains expedited the growth of soybean plants, which has caused fewer seed pods and larger seeds for growers to plant this year.
Brazil waives wheat tariff… for now
A temporary tariff change in Brazil is signaling an opportunity for U.S. wheat farmers to regain competitiveness in South America’s largest wheat importing market.
In Ohio, the corn planting window is now open, and it closes May 10
Ohio corn growers, if you can get in your fields, start planting. Planting corn outside the optimal four-week window could lower yields as much as 30 bushels/acre.
Monsanto, Dow create agreement to use each other’s genetic traits
The agreement paves the way for U.S. introduction (pending regulatory approvals) of new, next-generation SmartStax products by the end of the decade.
Penn State webinar to look at gas reservoirs in Utica Shale
In eastern Ohio, the Utica Shale is presently of more interest than the Marcellus Shale because of favorable economic returns. April 24 webinar explains more.
Online map gives new look at shale and energy
New state energy portal gives users interactive access to customized maps and charts of state energy data.
