Dry weather inspires continued volatile market
Dry weather in the Corn Belt, Pacific Northwest and South America is affecting grain prices. Marlin Clark breaks down recent fluctuations in his column.
Bats’ pest-control services worth billions to U.S. farmers
Bat declines in the Northeast, the region most severely affected by white-nose syndrome so far, have exceeded 70 percent.
Pork producers’ profits return in 2012
URBANA, Ill. -- The pork industry is expected to have a profitable year in 2012. In fact, the level of profitability could be the most favorable during the high-priced feed era.
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.
Grain markets remain volatile as South American yields are assessed
Marlin Clark speculates on the recent changes in grain prices, estimated yields for South American crops and the continued market volatility.
Grain markets still weak after USDA reports
Marlin Clark discusses the reasons behind a still weakened grain market, detailing year-over-year export comparisons and historical commodity price trends.
The market is never wrong, even when it seems to be
Even grain market analyst Marlin Clask has to deal with the reality that the market is never wrong as he explains this week's commodity prices.
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.
USDA extends Milk Income Loss Contract program
USDA has extended the Milk Income Loss Contract program through Sept. 1, 2014, or until a new Margin Protection Program for dairy producers (MPP), established by the 2014 farm bill, is operational.
Ohio care board reverses veal decision, allows calves to turn around
Large crowd attends care board meeting to voice opinions ... most appear content with decision.
