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Friday 01/27/2012
Ohio Power ShowDetails
Where:
Ohio Expo Center, Columbus (Map)
When:
01/27/2012 - 01/30/2012
Description:
http://www.omeda.org/powershow/
Friday 01/27/2012
Farm Toy Collectibles ShowDetails
Where:
Columbus (Map)
When:
01/27/2012 - 01/29/2012
Description:
Ohio Expo Center, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Admission $2.00 (under 6 free with adult). For more information 941-228-1745.
Friday 01/27/2012
Ohio Maple Days WorkshopDetails
Where:
Fredericksburg (Map)
When:
01/27/2012 - 01/28/2012
Description:
Mennonite Christian Assembly Church, Fredericksburg 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Educational sessions for maple producers. Sponsored by Ohio Maple Program of Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Pre-registration $30 by Jan. 20, includes lunch; admission $35 at the door, lunch not included. Information: 330-263-3799.
Saturday 01/28/2012
Ohio Maple Days WorkshopDetails
Where:
Burton (Map)
When:
01/28/2012
Description:
Joe J.S. Miller's Window Shop, Burton 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Educational sessions for maple producers. Sponsored by Ohio Maple Program of Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Pre-registration $30 by Jan. 20, includes lunch; admission $35 at the door, lunch not included. Information: 330-263-3799. Roundtable discussion to be held the night before.
Saturday 01/28/2012
Growing Up Wild Workshop for Early Childhood EducatorsDetails
Where:
Hamilton (Map)
When:
01/28/2012
Description:
Butler County Soil and Water Conservation District, Hamilton 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. http://www.montgomeryswcd.org/ Workshop introducing curriculum that promotes and supports developmentally appropriate practices, with a wide range of options and teaching strategies, and both teacher and child-initiated learning experiences. Growing Up Wild incorporates nature play, math, language and literacy, and promotes healthy kids who are curious and imaginative. Please contact Kristen Lauer, Montgomery SWCD Education/Information Specialist, at (937) 854-7645, or email LauerK@mcohio.org for additional information. Registration is $10, and closes on January 20th, 2012.
Saturday 01/28/2012
Jersey Breeders Annual MeetingDetails
Where:
Plain City (Map)
When:
01/28/2012
Description:
Der Dutchman Restaurant, Plain City 10:30 a.m. Amish family style meal at noon. Tickets $16.50 adults, $8.00 children 6-12, under 6 free. Awards will be presented in the afternoon session. Juniors will be having their own separate meeting. Call 937-653-7085 for reservations by January 25, 2012.
Saturday 01/28/2012
Environmental Stewardship SeminarDetails
Where:
Wooster (Map)
When:
01/28/2012
Description:
Shisler Conference Center, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. "The Dunn Paradigm: How We Transformed Our Town Into an Environmental Stewardship Community." Speaker is Cal DeWitt, University of Wisconsin, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, on Dunn, Wisc.'s award-winning sustainable growth management. Free. Information: 614-292-2265 or 330-263-3659.
Saturday 01/28/2012
Ohio Cattlemans Association Annual MeetingDetails
Where:
Columbus (Map)
When:
01/28/2012
Description:
Marriott Columbus Northwest, Columbus 1 p.m. All OCA members are encouraged to attend the day’s events which include policy development sessions, an update on OCA events and programs and OCA’s annual awards banquet.The registration deadline for the event is January 13. Visit http://www.ohiocattle.org for a registration form or call the OCA office at 614-873-6736. OCA’s annual meeting is free to attend.

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Commodity Month Last Change
Corn Mar $6.4175 +0.0725
Corn May $6.4750 +0.0750
Corn Jul $6.5100 +0.0725
Soybeans Mar $12.1900 - 0.0375
Soybeans May $12.2850 - 0.0350
Soybeans Jul $12.3825 - 0.0350
Wheat Mar $6.4725 -0.0625
Wheat May $6.6175 -0.0500
Wheat Jul $6.7475 -0.0525
Soybean Meal Mar $322.2 - 1.4
Soybean Meal May $323.9 - 1.5
Soybean Meal Jul $326.4 - 1.4
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Ethanol Feb $2.197 +0.010
Ethanol Mar $2.222 +0.009
Ethanol Apr $2.248 +0.013
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Live Cattle Feb $124.700 +0.150
Live Cattle Apr $128.450 +0.400
Live Cattle Jun $127.175 +0.675
Lean Hogs Feb $86.675 +0.725
Lean Hogs Apr $87.375 +0.575
Lean Hogs May $96.175 +0.775
Feeder Cattle Mar $154.600 +0.975
Feeder Cattle Apr $156.825 +0.900
Feeder Cattle May $157.650 +0.850
PORK BELLIES - FROZEN Feb $120.000 +0.000
PORK BELLIES - FROZEN Mar $120.500 +0.000
PORK BELLIES - FROZEN May $121.500 +0.000
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MILK CLASS III Jan $17.10 +0.01
MILK CLASS III Feb $16.64 +0.06
MILK CLASS III Mar $16.72 - 0.09
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