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Drought devastating to beef industry; herd numbers dropping
High feed prices and large financial losses brought on by a combination of multi-year drought in the Southern Plains and the 2012 Midwestern drought will continue their stranglehold on the nation’s beef industry in the coming months, a Purdue Extension agricultural economist says.
New grape could help wine industry
URBANA, Ill. — An herbicide that is effective at killing broadleaf weeds in corn, but also annihilated most of the grapes in Illinois and other Midwestern states, may finally have a worthy contender. Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new grape called Improved Chancellor which is resistant to the popular herbicide 2,
Fall sampling helps assess spring slugs
Fall is the time to sample fields to help determine spring slug populations.
Manage your manure application
As public scrutiny of water quality increases in Ohio, it is clear that producers must manage manure applications to minimize environmental impact.
Hirsch, Burkett, Patterson re-elected Ohio Farm Bureau leaders
Steve Hirsch, of Chillicothe, was re-elected president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation during the organization’s annual meeting.
Evaluate and manage hay field injuries
It was a rough winter for many hay fields in northern Ohio. Considering the stressful conditions last year, followed by a cold and wet winter, it is not surprising that many forage stands took a beating this winter. Alfalfa fields seem to be the hardest hit. The 2007 Easter freeze followed by very dry conditions
Maximize winter wheat planting
A decision to plant wheat and small grains this fall will be challenging. use these tips to improve your yields.
How could the haze of wildfires affect crop growth?
Smoke from Canadian wildfires in 2023 has potential to cause harm to plants, but the diffuse light may help to offset reductions in overall light intensity.
Russian invasion of Ukraine could impact US agriculture at harvest
Learn more about the crop sector in Ukraine, impacts on grain movement and potential impacts to U.S. agriculture because of the Russian invasion.
Tap into farm management information online
OSU Extension offers online resources that help farmers keep their management skills on the cutting edge.
