Beef demand study reveals importance of product convenience, nutrition, safety
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A comprehensive study conducted by agricultural economists at Kansas State University and Michigan State University revealed areas in which the beef...
College of Wooster plays role in crop research
WOOSTER, Ohio — A national effort to protect one of the America’s most-valued food crops will include two scientists from The College of Wooster.
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Midwest farmers, scout your fields early and often
A warmer-than-usual winter and wet spring in the Midwest means crop pests, diseases and weeds have a head start.
John Deere expanding U.S. tractor works; also investing in Brazilian operations
John Deere is expanding its tractor works in Iowa and is also expanding manufacturing capacity in Brazil.
Ohio natural gas production up 18.4 percent during 2012
COLUMBUS — Reports from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) show the development of Ohio’s mineral resources in 2012 produced more than $2.7...
Pa. milk board approves over-order premium formula change
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board approved a change to the formula used to calculate Pennsylvania milk dealers' over-order premium payments to...
Ohio on track for 160-bushel corn yield
Ohio corn growers expect to harvest 3.15 million acres for grain in 2008, 460,000 acres less than in 2007.
USDA launches new BioPreferred biobased product label
Purchasing agents on down to general consumer will benefit from new label that identifies biobased products.
Ag economist: This isn’t the year to think about expanding hog operation
Delayed planting has increased corn and meal prices, raising concerns that hog production costs will not drop as much as anticipated.
Swine insurance program available for Pennsylvania producers
HARRISBURG, Pa. --A new risk management tool is available for Pennsylvania swine producers who want to protect their gross margin on swine sold for slaughter.
