Crops

Farmers trying to decide whether to sell the crop they harvested this fall or continue to store it have a big question to answer: Will storing the crop lead to greater profits later? Although that is a matter of speculation, the returns on crop storage are lower than normal this …

By Robert Mullen, Ohio State University Extension Some producers may be a little concerned with their lower soil test potassium levels measured this past fall. So what happened to cause these levels to be lower than expected? As most of you noticed, late summer and early fall was quite dry …

By Ryan McAllister, CCA, Team Sales Agronomist, Beck’s Hybrids This is the first year that I can remember that the weather pattern was pretty much the same for everyone…planting window in April with above normal temperatures and soil conditions followed by one month of rain with planting resuming towards the end of May, …

December 2010 corn futures have regained more than half of the decline that occurred from Nov. 9 to Nov. 23. Cash prices have recovered even more as basis levels continue to strengthen, said University of Illinois agricultural economist Darrel Good. “A number of factors continue to influence corn prices, with …

When the new Republican House majority takes up the 2012 farm bill, Purdue agricultural economist Roman Keeney says farmers should expect lawmakers to reduce spending by focusing on three major areas: Brazil, budget and baseline. In 2009 the World Trade Organization allowed Brazil to impose sanctions against the United States …

The American Soybean Association (ASA) expresses appreciation to President Barack Obama and his team of negotiators who brought a successful conclusion to a United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) that would create landmark opportunities for U.S. soy, meat, and poultry exports. ASA leaders are now urging Congress to swiftly …

At one point in his career, comedian Drew Hastings came to the realization that he needed to rid himself of the urban life in Los Angeles. So, he publicly declared, “I’m gonna go back to the Midwest where I’m from and get myself a farm!” As a new farmer in …

The National Corn Growers Association and its state affiliates are among the organizations backing American Ethanol, a partnership including Growth Energy and NASCAR. This new partnership, announced by NASCAR, comes after the popular racing organization said in October it would fuel all races with E15, a 15% corn ethanol blend, …

A conversation with… Jim Zehringer, the future director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture. OCJ: First, could you share a little about your background in agriculture and your legislative career that has helped prepare you for this position? Jim: I grew up in town, but in the 70s I started …

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers they have until close of business on Thursday, Dec. 9, to apply for assistance for 2009 losses under the Crop Assistance Program (CAP). Up to $550 million in disaster assistance will be issued to producers of rice, upland cotton, soybeans and sweet …