US on track to set ethanol production record
If US ethanol production remains relatively high through the second half of the year, 2017 will set a new record for annual fuel ethanol production.
Ohio lags, but US still headed for big crops
Marlin Clark provides a weekly grain update, digging into how the weather of late has affected crops across the U.S. and in Ohio and impacting prices.
USDA reports rattle grain markets
Marlin Clark weighs in on the USDA world agricultural supply and demand estimates report, which provided surprise and reaction to the market on Sept. 12.
Production is on the rise in Pa. this year
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Based on conditions as of Oct. 1, Pennsylvania's production of soybeans, all other dry hay, Maryland-type tobacco and grapes is expected...
Can you afford your farm?
WOOSTER, Ohio -- With the current economic downturn, farmers may be scrutinizing the future of their operations and a financial planning tool offered by...
Ohio hog inventory up 6 percent, U.S. hog inventory down 2 percent
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- Ohio hog producers had 2.04 million hogs on hand Sept. 1, up 2 percent from last quarter and up 6 percent...
Grain market’s Turn-Around Tuesday may bite us today
Market commentary: Big gains on the grain market during the day Monday that capped off a few days of frantic trading did not hold; the weakness overnight is accelerating.
IRS: Farmers affected by MF Global bankruptcy can avoid tax penalty
WASHINGTON -- The Internal Revenue Service will provide penalty relief to farmers who incur estimated tax penalties because they did not timely receive Forms...
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.
John Deere sales down 20 percent in FY2015
Weakness in farm and construction equipment leads to decline in John Deere sales and earnings for year. 2016 forecast calls for sales decline of about 7 percent.