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StarLink corn overshadowing talk of corn and bean yields this fall
The focus of this fall’s conversations has been more about biotech corn than bushels per acre.
USDA tilts prices for butter and powder
The USDA announced May 31 that its Commodity Credit Corporation will increase the price it pays for butter by 19.99 cents to $0.8548 per pound, and decrease the price of nonfat dry milk by 10.32 cents to 90 cents per pound, effective immediately. The cheese prices will not change.
Lake Erie’s harmful algal bloom forecast to be moderate in 2024
A wet early spring will likely bring a moderate to above-moderate harmful algal bloom in Lake Erie this year, according to the NOAA annual forecast.
Ohio’s soybean processing capacity is growing
Ohio’s soybean crush capacity could grow as much as 35% in the next few years. That’s good news for farmers, industry experts say.
Canned, frozen corn industry struggling
A new study shows sweet corn production for frozen and canned products has been steadily shrinking in the U.S. over the past 27 years.
Bird flu found in pig in Oregon
This is the first time the bird flu virus has been detected in swine in the U.S. The H5N1 bird flu spilled over into cattle earlier this year.
White-nose syndrome still impacts local bat populations
Over the last 10 years, bat populations have decreased due to white-nose syndrome. Fortunately, they may be developing a resistance to the fungal disease.
OSU’s AgOne finishes inaugural cohort
Ohio State’s Leadership Center graduated its first cohort of the AgOne program, a new, year-long program for agricultural industry board members.
Pennsylvania fairs, 4-H continue planning for the summer
Pennsylvania 4-H and fairs are planning for the 2021 fair season, while waiting on official guidelines and restrictions from the state for year two of the pandemic.
State goes high tech to control feral swine
For the past six years, federal and state programs have enabled drone surveillance, sharpshooters in helicopters and high-tech traps to manage feral pigs.
