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Recently, the Ohio Pork Producers Council attended the 92nd Annual Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly Ohio Dietetic Association) Conference. OPPC went to the event to take part in the tradeshow and offer insight on how pigs are raised and pork is produced on modern farms. Approximately 260 total individuals attended this event; just [...]
Read MoreThe sheep industry is looking for new leaders at the national level for the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center (NSIIC) and the American Lamb Board. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the NSIIC board of directors. Nominations are due to the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) by Friday, [...]
Read MoreThe 2013 Ohio Sheep Day is scheduled for Sat., July 13, 2013. It will be held at the OARDC Sheep Research Unit. The farm is located in scenic Wayne County, at 5743 Fredericksburg Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691. The OARDC Sheep Research Unit is a primary sheep research unit for the Ohio State University, concentrating on [...]
Read MoreThe USDA has confirmed that porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) has been identified in the United States for the first time through testing at the National Veterinary Services Laboratory. This is not a new virus, nor is it a regulatory/reportable disease. Since PEDV is widespread in many countries, it is not a trade-restricting disease, but [...]
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The first objective in reaching a goal is setting one. For many young people involved in agriculture, the goal set about this time every year is a livestock exhibit worthy of a blue ribbon. The distance between setting that mark and reaching it is anything but a straight line. Preparing a livestock project for the [...]
Read MoreSpinning, weaving and felting tips and techniques are just a few of the topics on the agenda for the 2013 Great Lakes Fiber Show. This year, the show will be held May 25 and 26 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, Ohio, in conjunction with the Great Lakes Sheep Show and Sale and the eastern [...]
Read MoreBudgeting helps guide you through your decision making process as you attempt to commit resources to the most profitable enterprises on the farm. Crops or Livestock? Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Hay? We can begin to answer these questions with well thought out budgets that include all revenue and costs. Without some form of budgeting and some [...]
Read MoreThe final notice approving the assessment rate increase for the Lamb Promotion, Research and Information Order was published in the May 14 issue of the Federal Register. The new rate will go into effect on June 13. The amendment increases the lamb checkoff assessment rate from $.005 to $.007 per pound for live sheep and [...]
Read MoreDairy smarter. Learn how from the experts! Lely, the world leader in robotic milking systems, will host “Robotic milking 101,” an online discussion with dairy producers who are currently using the technology in an online Webinar Tuesday, May 28, at noon (CST). The 60-minute Webinar will discuss a new approach to farm management with robotic [...]
Read MoreThe House Energy and Commerce Committee reauthorized the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA). “Cattlemen and women rely on new and innovative animal health products, and for that reason the reauthorization of ADUFA has been one of the NCBA’s key priorities this year,” said Scott George, president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. “I am [...]
Read More| Commodity | Month | Last | Change |
| Electronic Corn | Jul | $6.5725 | -0.0475 |
| Electronic Corn | Sep | $5.6675 | +0.0325 |
| Electronic Corn | Dec | $5.3650 | +0.0175 |
| Electronic Soybeans | Jul | $14.7625 | - 0.2325 |
| Electronic Soybeans | Aug | $14.0250 | - 0.1200 |
| Electronic Soybeans | Sep | $13.0000 | +0.0050 |
| Electronic SRW Wheat | Jul | $6.9750 | -0.0575 |
| Electronic SRW Wheat | Sep | $7.0450 | -0.0525 |
| Electronic SRW Wheat | Dec | $7.1800 | -0.0500 |
| Electronic Soybean Meal | Jul | $428.2 | - 8.8 |
| Electronic Soybean Meal | Aug | $405.2 | - 5.4 |
| Electronic Soybean Meal | Sep | $381.9 | - 1.3 |
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| Commodity | Month | Last | Change |
| Denatured Fuel Ethanol | Jun | $2.604 | -0.023 |
| Denatured Fuel Ethanol | Jul | $2.471 | -0.023 |
| Denatured Fuel Ethanol | Aug | $2.360 | -0.021 |
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| Commodity | Month | Last | Change |
| Live Cattle | Jun | $120.575 | +1.450 |
| Live Cattle | Aug | $119.225 | +1.025 |
| Live Cattle | Oct | $122.800 | +1.100 |
| Lean Hogs | Jun | $94.875 | +0.675 |
| Lean Hogs | Jul | $93.300 | +0.275 |
| Lean Hogs | Aug | $92.200 | +0.400 |
| Feeder Cattle | Aug | $144.550 | +1.900 |
| Feeder Cattle | Sep | $146.675 | +1.725 |
| Feeder Cattle | Oct | $148.525 | +1.675 |
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| Commodity | Month | Last | Change |
| MILK CLASS III | May | $18.51 | +0.00 |
| MILK CLASS III | Jun | $17.91 | - 0.43 |
| MILK CLASS III | Jul | $18.45 | - 0.15 |
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May 24, 2013
Analysis of today's markets from Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics