New ‘dual resistant’ tomatoes fight lethal pests with one-two punch
The new varieties could be a boon to the U.S agricultural economy, and also have significant impact in the developing world.
FDA coming to Ohio April 30 to listen to produce growers’ concerns
Produce growers have an opportunity April 30 to ask questions and make concerns heard regarding the proposed food safety rules for fresh produce.
New corn pest moving into northern Ohio; deal with it before planting
If you grow corn in northern Ohio, you may want to take action against Asiatic garden beetle grub damage before planting.
Monsanto and DuPont agree to genetic and seed technology exchange
DuPont Pioneer will pay Monsanto more than $802 million over an initial four-year period for trait technology, associated data, and soybean lines.
Don’t expect yields to stay the same in continuous corn rotations
Higher nitrogen rates do not eliminate the continuous corn yield drag during average or poor growing seasons.
Another DFA settlement: This time, co-op to pay $46 million to plaintiffs
Dairy Farmers of America will pay $46 million to buyers of certain dairy products, part of a settlement agreement in an ongoing lawsuit regarding trading activity on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Mixed bag of drought, flooding and warm weather predicted for spring
Above-normal temperatures this spring are most likely across most of the continental U.S.
Webinar offered on farm drainage April 9
Using the right drainage system on a corn crop can increase yields by some 30 percent. Learn more at April 9 webinar offered by OSU Extension.
Hugo Chavez death may create fragile ag climate in Venezuela
The death of Venezuelan president, Hugo Chavez, creates uncertainty in that country's ag sectors, too.
Sluggish exports, sequestration are threatening pork price recovery
The current U.S. pork industry outlook suggests it will be late summer before hog producers see break-even conditions.
