Don’t expect yields to stay the same in continuous corn rotations
Higher nitrogen rates do not eliminate the continuous corn yield drag during average or poor growing seasons.
Another DFA settlement: This time, co-op to pay $46 million to plaintiffs
Dairy Farmers of America will pay $46 million to buyers of certain dairy products, part of a settlement agreement in an ongoing lawsuit regarding trading activity on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Mixed bag of drought, flooding and warm weather predicted for spring
Above-normal temperatures this spring are most likely across most of the continental U.S.
Webinar offered on farm drainage April 9
Using the right drainage system on a corn crop can increase yields by some 30 percent. Learn more at April 9 webinar offered by OSU Extension.
Hugo Chavez death may create fragile ag climate in Venezuela
The death of Venezuelan president, Hugo Chavez, creates uncertainty in that country's ag sectors, too.
Sluggish exports, sequestration are threatening pork price recovery
The current U.S. pork industry outlook suggests it will be late summer before hog producers see break-even conditions.
USDA-NRCS to reissue 2012 1099s; errors on first forms issued
If you received a 1099 from the NRCS, don't file your taxes just yet. There were errors on the first forms issued.
Don’t ignore that Bt corn refuge requirement
Corn growers can't ignore refuge planting requirements to help preserve the long-term value of Bt technology.
Produce grower GAP training offered in two Ohio locations
Two programs in March will offer tips on preventing microbial contamination on fruit and vegetable farms, including the use of Good Agricultural Practices, or GAPs.
Roberts, Johanns fighting EPA permit layers
S. 175 would ensure Clean Water Act permits are not needed for the applications of pesticides and amends FIFRA by stating that no permit shall be required for the use of a pesticide that is registered under FIFRA.
