DuPont, Plant Sensory Systems team to increase corn’s nitrogen use efficiency
DES MOINES, Iowa, and BALTIMORE, Md. -- DuPont and Plant Sensory Systems have entered into a collaboration to evaluate proprietary genes for increasing nitrogen use efficiency in corn.
ODA and Organic Trade Association reach agreement over milk labeling
An agreement has been reached between the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Organic Trade Association over the milk labeling rule.
Crop prices treading water
URBANA - Following wide swings in September and early October, the prices of corn, soybeans and wheat have traded in relatively narrow ranges in the last half of October.
USDA to change inspection at ports of entry for imported plants
ASHINGTON -- The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is implementing changes to its sampling and inspection approach at plant inspection stations for imported plants for planting.
Penn State study looks at water quality in private wells near Marcellus shale drilling
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A study of more than 200 drinking-water wells near Marcellus Shale natural-gas wells in 20 counties did not find statistically significant evidence of contamination from hydraulic fracturing.
Website gives insight on apple production across the United States
New online resource is all about growing apples and apple production.
Officials in Pa., W.Va. looking for elk on the loose; possible sighting in Wetzel...
At least two elk, including one adult bull and one cow, have escaped from a captive cervid facility (deer and elk farm) in Greene County, Pa.
The Andersons completes several updates to facility operations at five locations
MAUMEE, Ohio -- The Andersons, Inc. has made multiple operational updates at five grain facilities to improve service for customers.
Fertilizer prices likely to jump around for 2012; linked to economy
There is no perfect way to purchase inputs. The best idea is to spread out your purchases including fertilizer.
Young Ohio archers are named world champions
COLUMBUS -- The Logan Hocking Middle School Archery Team and Cody Bush of Philo Junior High School took first place at the third National Archery in the Schools World Tournament held in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 6-8.
