Lower winter livestock feed costs this summer
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Summertime activities keep livestock producers more than busy, but it might be worthwhile for a producer to think about feed needs...
Ohio on track to break wheat record
WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio could be looking at record wheat yields this year, driven mainly by near-perfect growing conditions and negligent disease development.
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Keeping the taste sizzling in steak (researchers say it’s all about the marbling)
For beef customers, it's all about taste and tenderness. Can science help cattlemen raise cattle that taste better?
Walmart pushes sustainability index
Walmart threw its global shoulder into a sustainability product index initiative last week. Forget cap-and-trade legislation, ignore international commissions. Follow the smiley face instead.
USDA: No referendum on soybean checkoff
ST. LOUIS -- There won't be a vote on the soybean checkoff this year. The USDA received requests from only about one-tenth of 1...
Ohio corn stocks lower than last year
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- Ohio corn stocks in all positions June 1 totaled 136.3 million bushels, 32 percent below the 199.6 million bushels stored June...
Ohio House votes to put livestock care on ballot
UPDATE: 11:56 a.m. 6/25: Ohio Senate unanimously votes (32-0) in favor of placing the initiative on the ballot.
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Big crops, big disappointment
Prices have broken sharply on the Chicago Board of Trade the last few days. The perception of a good crop and outside markets continue...
Ohio BioPreferred program could boost economy, agriculture
Ohio. Sen. Karen Gillmor has introduced S.B. 131, which would give preferred purchasing considerations by all state agencies and state universities to designated bio-based (BioPreferred) products.
Ohio studies livestock care ballot initiative
SALEM, Ohio -- Lawmakers are considering an amendment to Ohio's constitution that will create and enforce guidelines for proper care of livestock and poultry....
