North Carolina 10% Campaign reports local food spending at $10 million
RALEIGH, N.C. -- In roughly 18 months, participants in the 10% Campaign have recorded more than $10 million in purchases of locally-produced foods.
John Deere wins Swedish Steel Prize
Deere & Company (John Deere), Moline, Ill., received this year's Swedish Steel Prize, presented by international steel producer SSAB.
Yes, growers use Bt corn hybrids, but refuge compliance still confusing
'Stacked' Bt corn hybrids use has increased significantly since 2006, reaching 47 percent of U.S. planted corn acres in 2010. But there's concern refuge compliance is eroding.
Purdue’s Chris Hurt: Stronger prices not likely to last for cattle
Cattle prices to remain high this spring, with summer prices in the low- to mid-$90 range per hundredweight.
Pa. governor signs bill that classifies high tunnels as ‘temporary structures’
Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett signed into law Dec. 23 a measure introduced by Sen. Elder Vogel that ensures high tunnel greenhouses are not considered permanent structures and categorized as real estate for tax purposes.
You can help farmers pounded by Hurricane Harvey
If you want to help Texas farmers and ranchers, FFA chapters or 4-H clubs affected by Hurricane Harvey, here's how you can make a donation.
Grain markets stage another rally
The grain markets are staging another rally, gaining 35 cents in corn last week and 62 cents in soybeans. Marlin Clark explains in this week's grain report.
2017 US spring weather forecast: Winter will linger
AccuWeather forecasters are predicting winter weather will linger into spring across much of the United States.
Grain markets are now just erratic
Given the uncertainty and fear in the futures markets, analysts now expect large swings in commodity prices in short periods of time. Marlin Clark explains.
Looking for December optimism in USDA report
The stage seems to be set for recovery in the grain markets.
