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.
Dairymen form PAC to be heard in D.C.
Rocked by a year of historically low milk prices, dairy farmers are taking their case to Washington to seek changes in how the price of milk is set. Dairy farmers from Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio have started a federal lobbying effort to call for changes in the milk pricing system and demand that the USDA enact provisions in the farm bill that will help farmers.
Eastern Livestock debacle showed problems in oversight by GIPSA
Did GIPSA's failure to keep records or conduct consistent audits of Eastern Livestock lead to serious financial devastation for many producers, truckers and livestock markets?
Congressional conferees agree on aid for dairy farmers
WASHINGTON -- Senate and House negotiators agreed Sept. 30 to provide $350 million for U.S. dairy farmers.Under the language that Congress still must approve,...
Beef, pork exports exceed 2007 pace
DENVER — Red meat exports continued their strong pace through November, with pork up 20 percent and beef up 9 percent (including variety meat)...
Ohio multi-breed dairy fall sale a success
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The sale committees for the Ohio Holstein Association and the Ohio Ayrshire Breeders Association is giving thanks for many things at the Ohio Multi-Breed Fall Sale held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds Nov. 19.
Weed resistance to Roundup only matter of time
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Roundup Ready crops have made weed control much easier for farmers, but a new study shows their reliance on the...
Midwest farmers, get ready for a soggy spring
It is most likely to be a wetter-than-average spring for much of the northern U.S. in 2018, which isn't great news for many parts that flooded in late winter.
Syngenta and Monsanto reach agreement
BASEL, Switzerland — Syngenta has reached a definitive agreement with Monsanto, which settles all outstanding litigation relating to the two companies’ global corn and...
USDA outlines help for farmers hit by trade-triggered market losses
USDA announced details Aug. 27 of actions the department will take to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation by foreign nations.
