Dairy profitability looks better in 2017
The long-term issues depressing dairy prices are the strong dollar, the continuing Russian embargo on EU dairy imports, and problems in the Middle East.
Natural gas growth concentrated in Marcellus and Utica shale
Natural gas pipelines coming online from Utica and Marcellus shale are likely to trigger higher wellhead natural gas prices, but overall market is flat.
Market correction holds, with bullish news
Marlin Clark breaks down the USDA supply and demand report that came and went last week, and how changes in the numbers could affect the trading.
No real market surprises as fall arrives
The release of the USDA grain market report brought no surprises to the grain markets last week. Marlin Clark explains as harvest progresses in the MIdwest.
No-till, rotation can limit greenhouse gas emissions from farm fields
Now there's another reason to consider no-till: air quality.
Giant ragweed on the rise in Pa.
Giant ragweed -- on the rise in Pennsylvania -- is one of the most difficult weeds to manage if it enters tilled fields and is a common problem in Ohio corn and soybean fields.
Agland and Heritage co-ops will merge
Agland Co-op is merging with Heritage Cooperative, resulting in a farm co-op that will stretch across at least two-thirds of Ohio.
USDA extends deadline for MFP payments
The USDA has extended the deadline for farmers to certify 2018 crop production for payments through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) to May 17.
Big news week, but so-so market week
Marlin Clark offers insight on the most recent moves in the grain markets amid President Trump's impeachment hearings, USMCA and the China trade agreement.
Unprecedented price action hits the pits
When uncertainty hits markets that trade on knowledge lack of knowledge is scary, and high prices and volatility result.
