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.
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.
Events in Ukraine again controlling markets
Uncertainty over the reliability of Ukraine's grain exports has created volatile markets. Marlin Clark offers insight into the latest shifts.
Pa. watersheds to auction nutrient credits
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) is hosting the auctions to encourage and facilitate the trading of nutrient credits in the Susquehanna and Potomac watersheds.
Dairy cattle a big part of US beef supply
Dairy cattle continue to be a significant contributor to the commercial U.S. beef supply.
Ohio corn growers join new coalition
WASHINGTON -- Corn producers from 10 states, including Ohio, have formed a new group to work with policymakers in Washington. The new Corn Farmers...
Pa. performance tested bull sale totals $265,700
Producers sold 93 Angus, Charolais, Hereford, Shorthorn, Red Angus, Simmental and crossbred bulls. The bulls averaged $2,857 per head.
Moving livestock from state to state? Here’s what you need to know about animal...
USDA issues final rule for animal disease traceability in interstate travel.
Corn exports showing marked increase
WASHINGTON — The first 5.5 months into the 2007-2008 marketing year have shown noteworthy increases in the exports of U.S. corn and sorghum in...
Sale of Zilmax supplement suspended after Tyson says it won’t buy cattle fed it
Merck Animal Health has temporarily suspended sales of its cattle feed additive Zilmax in the United States and Canada.