A roundup of FFA news for the week of Nov. 7, 2013:
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio -- Four members of the Zane Trace FFA Chapter were recognized for their work in agriculture research during the 86th National FFA...
Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium: Programming to concentrate on the future
WOOSTER, Ohio — The 2013 Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium will concentrate on, “Looking to the Future: Marketing, Nutrient Management, and Product Demand.” The event will...
Prospects for a rebound in corn prices
With corn producers reporting nearly 3.6 million acres of prevented planting in 2012 and with current 2014 crop prices favoring corn over soybean production in many areas, a decline in corn acreage in 2014 seems unlikely.
Do disease-resistant varieties pay price in yield?
For wheat growers, it's a truism: Plant varieties that are resistant to prevalent diseases.
But what if the wheat plant has to pay a price for resistance, possibly reducing its yield? Is the resistance worth it?
OSU agronomists offer updated fertility calculator
Agronomists from Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences have updated a fertility recommendation calculator designed to provide major field crop growers with guidance on fertilizer application rates and costs.
Mycogen Seeds offer seven new silage corn hybrids
Mycogen Seeds is adding seven new BMR and TMF corn silage hybrids for the 2014 growing season, including five with SmartStax trait technology.
Yield consistency is key when choosing corn hybrids
Corn farmers will soon start shopping for hybrids for the 2014 crop and according to a Purdue Extension agronomist, the number one factor they need to consider is yield consistency.
Egg production study reveals vast reduction in environmental impact
Today’s egg production is more efficient than previous decades and leaves a smaller environmental footprint.
Scientists use computer simulations to study roots and improve crop yields
The team working in Penn State's Root Lab, led by Jonathan Lynch, professor of plant nutrition, is studying what the rest of us don't see -- the work going on underneath the ground that enables the growth of healthier crops.
What does Katy Perry have to do with agriculture?
Pop star Katy Perry has found herself in an awkward situation stemming from the release of her new album, Prism — which has been named a 'bio-security concern."
