Tag: corn
Corn residue an option for supplemental feed
Corn residue left over from harvesting can be a source of supplemental feed for livestock.
Bean cutworm could put some corn at risk
WOOSTER, Ohio — Late-harvested corn may be at risk for some growers this year thanks to western bean cutworms that have infested some fields,...
Crop harvest ahead of usual, but yields are down
Fall harvest continues well ahead of the five-year average, but yields are down across the state.
‘It’s a heritage thing’: Ohioans keep hand corn husking tradition alive
The Ohio Corn Husking Competition was held Oct. 10 at Ottawa Bota Farm in Radnor, Ohio.
Some reasons to be optimistic
Ohio crop harvest ahead of usual, corn yields looking better than expected.
Farmers brace for lean times in ag economy
Lower commodity prices causing farmers to look more critically at new equipment purchases.
More corn and soybeans, and less crop diversity
With less diversity in the fields, our crops are more susceptible to damage.
Long weekends trigger grain market jitters
The grain market is trying to stage a rally based on a smaller crops for this year, but the markets for next year are looking to put a cap on gains.
World economic woes hit home; soft grain trade, cattle to follow
The strength of the U.S. dollar, which has trended upward since 2014, does not bode well for exports. Commodities are cyclical, so manage your risk and margin.
How to tell the difference between types of corn
Here’s your guide to the six main types of corn.
