Because of the extended planting window that the 2017 Spring forced on farmers, some corn is just about ready to go and some corn has quite a ways to go. What are some causes for concern when it comes to the later planted fields. Brodbeck Seeds Regional Agronomist...
As Congressional committees begin prepping for the 2018 Farm Bill, the Ohio Farmers Union will hold a listening session and briefing in Wilmington on Sept. 18.The event will be held at the Moyer Community Room, Wilmington Municipal Building, 69 N South St, Wilmington,...
Vermeer has introduced a unique piece of equipment at this week?s Husker Harvest Days ? the world?s first self-propelled round baler. The prototype ZR5 self-propelled baler looks to make quick work of any field while offering ride quality and maneuverability.?Our...
As fall approaches and growers prepare to harvest corn, it is a good time for a reminder about the challenges of producing NON-GMO corn, many of which occur during harvest, handling, and storage of grain.Many corn growers in the Eastern Corn Belt produce NON-GMO corn...
The amount of digestible calcium included in pig diets has a direct impact on phosphorus digestibility, but the optimum ratio between the two minerals has not yet been found. In a recent study from the University of Illinois, scientists have established a first...
At a time when transportation, logistics, safety and security concerns make it difficult for old-fashioned field trips to the farm, the Ohio Beef Council is making it easy for teachers to bring their students as close as they can by piloting a series of virtual field...
No growing season is ever going to be perfect, but with only about 10% of the days during July and August above 86 degrees F, the daytime highs have been favorable for soybean growth in Ohio. If air temperature exceeds 85 degrees F, soybeans will experience heat...
No matter what part of the state you are in, chances are the corn is behind schedule and looking for as many heat units as possible as it reaches maturity. For this week?s DuPont Pioneer Field Report, Account Manager Ben Murphy says the warmer weather in the forecast...
Today was a huge surprise with corn and soybean yields higher, not lower. The market is not taking out post report lows in the minutes following the noon release. It could indicate end users are stepping in to cover needs.USDA put the U.S. corn production at 14.184...
Although most corn fields in Ohio may not be ready for another 2 to 4 weeks, combines were rolling on early season corn planted at Farm Science Review. The Ohio Ag Net?s Ty Higgins jumped in to ride along with FSR Manager Nate Douridas to talk about how the growing...
