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Putting less energy into bioenergy crops
MADISON, Wis. – Kevin Shinners wants farmers to put less energy into harvesting and handling biofuel crops – less fuel, less time and less labor.
U.S. unlikely to hit renewable fuel standard for cellulosic biofuels
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The biofuel industry will not be able to meet the cellulosic production requirements of the renewable fuel standard without significant advancements in technology or investment, according to a National Academy of Sciences study prepared for Congress.
Soybean rally teases prices higher
Soybeans continue to rise, driven by the continued dryness in Argentina. The truth about the Argentine harvest is not known yet, but futures markets tend to over-react on the unknown.
Planting season is upon us!
It’s hard to believe the busy spring planting season is right around the corner. Clark says now is the time to put in grain targets with your elevator so you don’t miss out on opportunities before you get busy.
Marlin: China trade teases market again
According to Marlin Clark, the market is tired of all the drama about the China trade deal. Find out what other insights he offers in his column this week.
Early start leads to near-perfect harvest
WOOSTER, Ohio — A dry harvest season. High yields. Commodity prices rising. Three things that sound good for corn and soybean growers in Ohio and Pennsylvania. After a wet harvest last fall that caused issues with mold and prevented farmers from entering the fields on time, this year’s harvest is turning out totally different.
Grain markets drop on planting progress
The grain market response to the planting progress has been a little ugly.
If you have access to wood, it can save on heating bills
Hard maple and oak have about 23 million Btu per cord, woods like aspen and basswood average about 16 million Btu per cord, and conifers like jack or red pine will be 12 million Btu or lower.
Farmers prep for spring planting amid COVID-19 market impacts
This spring is far from a normal planting season. While farming is considered essential business amid COVID-19 shut downs, the global pandemic has had a dramatic effect on agriculture. But with spring planting slated to begin in the next few weeks in Ohio, most farmers expect to proceed with their planting as planned.
Under water: Late season floods damage crops; livestock drowned
SALEM, Ohio – Scioto County’s Jim Rapp calls himself a true river rat farmer.
But in his 59 years, he’d never seen pooled water on the home farm in September.
