By Amanda Forquer, 4-H EducatorEight teens from Knox, Morrow, and Richland Counties traveled to Denver January 8 to 12, 2020. They explored 12 businesses while on a career exploration trip that was coordinated by OSU Extension — Morrow County.This trip was a chance to...
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Ohio Ag Weather and Forecast ? February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020 -- Clouds increase today with rain developing as we move through the midday, afternoon and overnight hours. Rain continues tomorrow as well. That will lead to combined rain totals of .25"-.75" with coverage at 90% of Ohio.
EPA Adviser Policy in Court
By Todd NeeleyDTN Staff ReporterOMAHA (DTN) — Both sides in a federal appeals case challenging EPA’s 2017 decision to prohibit scientists from serving on EPA boards if they have grants from the agency delivered oral arguments Wednesday.A three-judge panel of the U.S....
Ethanol Margin Flat
By Todd NeeleyDTN Staff ReporterOMAHA (DTN) — Margins continue to be negative at DTN’s hypothetical Neeley Biofuels 50-million-gallon ethanol plant and have dropped slightly since our January update.Though the plant is paying less for corn, a drop in the price...
Soil and Water Nutrient Management Specialist Talks H2Ohio
Howard Lyle, Nutrient Management Specialist with the Hardin County Soil and Water Conservation District office talks with our Dave Russell about signup in the H2Ohio project.? Continue reading
Results from the 2019 Ohio Corn Yield and Ohio Wheat Yield contests
2019 Ohio Corn Yield Contest resultsDistrict 1 (Far Northwest Ohio)Jim Motycka, 289.37 bushels, PioneerDan Watchman, 280.79 bushels, Seed Consultants District 2 (Northern Ohio)Nick Kelbly, 295.8 bushels, AgriGoldBill Frankart, 254.47 bushels, Pioneer District 3...
Preventing the spread of “free?? DP
By Jon Scheve, Superior Feed Ingredients, LLCNot much is exciting the markets right now beyond the coronavirus, and until more is known about its effects and how it spreads, the market will likely remain under pressure. Preventing the spread of “free?? DPFebruary is...
Grain quality issues increase risk of farmer entrapment
Due to the late 2019 harvest, many farmers stored grain at higher than recommended moisture levels this fall. That increases the risk of entrapment if they enter their bins to check out grain quality issues or fix plugged augers, said Gary Woodruff, a grain...
Nationwide launches annual safety contest to cultivate awareness of grain bin hazards
Each year, thousands of farmers are exposed to the life-threatening hazards associated with entering grain bins to remove rotting or clumped grain. In just a few seconds, an adult can sink waist-deep in the quicksand-like suction of flowing grain, rendering them...
U.S. pork industry requests additional ASF-prevention measures
Thanks to continued vigilance by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. pork industry, the United States has so far prevented an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), an animal disease affecting only...