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Oil to blame for high production costs
URBANA, Ill. — Between 2003 and 2007, the majority of corn and soybean production cost increases can be attributed to crude oil price increases, according to a new University of Illinois Extension study. “If crude oil prices continue to rise, production costs for corn and soybeans likely will continue to rise,” said Gary Schnitkey, a
The economics of animal welfare regulations proposed for Ohio
By LUTHER TWEETEN (Editor’s note: The following is reprinted from the June 2009 issue of the Ohio Ag Manager newsletter published by Ohio State University Extension.) The Humane Society of the United States seeks to phase out battery cages for Ohio’s laying hens, gestation crates for its pregnant pigs and crates for veal calves in
Check up on your alfalfa agronomics
Ohio State Extension has reviewed its guidelines for growing alfalfa amid reports of fall armyworm infestations. Clif Martin shares some updates.
President wants to cut emissions from diesel agricultural equipment
The Bush administration announced a new plan to cut 90 percent of emissions from off-road diesel engines used in construction, industrial, and agricultural equipment by 2014.
PENNVEST, DEP announces final 2012 nutrient trading
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority and the Department of Environmental Protection recently announced they will host a Nov. 7 auction for the sale and purchase of nutrient credits in the Susquehanna and Potomac watersheds. The auction will be a “spot” auction, where verified credits will be sold at auction, delivered and applied
USDA confirms dairy market loss payments
Recently approved Dairy Market Loss Assistance Payments will be made starting this week.
Switching to soybeans? Be aware of herbicide rotation restrictions
Producers switching from corn to soybeans in fields where corn herbicides have been applied should be aware of corn herbicide rotation restrictions.
Felumlees work to build next generation of beef producers
Licking County cattleman is devoted to young cattlemen and women, and his own operation.
More than 1,000 attend beekeepers’ workshop in Ohio
The Tri-County Beekeepers Association workshop drew 1,043 — possibly the largest one-day workshop of its kind in the United States.
Milk, egg allergies staying put
BALTIMORE – Considered “transitional” a generation ago, milk and egg allergies now appear to be more persistent and harder to outgrow, according to new research from the
