By Dave Nanda, 
Director of Genetics & Technology for 
Seed Consultants, Inc. Why are earthworms important to our soils and crops? Read below: 1. There are more than 3,000 species of earthworms. They are Nature’s recyclers. 2. Earthworms breakdown organic matter like dead plants and decaying animals and create valuable nutrients necessary for rich and [...]

As the end of the year approaches and acrimony among Congress increases, it is unlikely that Congress will address a tax extenders package or the biodiesel tax credit before both expire on December 31. Congress appears to be at an impasse over legislation to extend the payroll tax break, and no action is likely on [...]

Over the past year, the National Corn Growers Association has monitored issues surrounding the wireless broadband company LightSquared. While the Federal Communications Commission considers approval of LightSquared’s proposed terrestrial based broadband network, NCGA remains concerned about the effects it would have on precision farming. GPS technology has become an important tool for farmers as they [...]

An elite U.S. Grains Council delegation met with key officials in Panama and Colombia since U.S. passage of the Colombia and Panama free trade agreements (FTA). USGC Chairman Wendell Shauman, National Corn Growers Association Chairman Bart Schott, were accompanied by Council staff, Floyd Gaibler, director of trade policy, Chris Corry, director of international operations, and [...]

OHIO CROP WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS WEEK ENDING SUNDAY DECEMBER 18th 2011 The average temperature for the State was 38.9 degrees, 6.6 degrees above normal for the week ending Sunday, December 18, 2011. There were 8 modified growing degree days, 5 days above normal. Reporters rated 2.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the seven-day period ending Friday, [...]