By Todd NeeleyDTN Staff ReporterOMAHA (DTN) — The Trump administration plans to appeal a federal appeals court decision that delivered a major victory to biofuels producers and farmers who have for years fought the EPA’s expansion of the small-refinery exemptions...
By Jerry Hagstrom DTN Political Correspondent and Chris Clayton DTN Ag Policy EditorSAVANNAH, Ga. (DTN) — A rule to implement the 2018 farm bill ?heirs’ property? provision to help farmers who have inherited land but don’t have clear title or right to Agriculture...
By Lara Spurlock, Chapter ReporterLindsey Spurlock, 2019 Bellevue grad, will walk across the stage at FFA State Convention for a shot at a state title. Agricultural Proficiency Awards recognize FFA members who have specialized in a skill through a Supervised...
Ohio Corn & Wheat is excited to announce that efforts for Ohio to receive a Malt Barley Endorsement (MBE) have been successful. We are pleased to share that the Malt Barley Endorsement was voted on, and approved, by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to include 35...
By Alyssa Essman and Mark Loux, Ohio State University Extension, Weed Science SpecialistThe 2019 growing season came and went and left many fields in a state of disarray heading into 2020. Many growers that were unable to plant decided to use cover crops, to reduce...
Public policy, fellowship and interaction with state representatives were all part of the opening session for 2020 Ohio Youth Capital Challenge participants.A total of 36 students ages 14-18 and 10 mentors gathered March 3 in Columbus to discuss agricultural issues...
At the National Pork Producers Council?s (NPPC) National Pork Industry Forum delegates adopted several important resolutions. The resolutions include:• Strengthen efforts to prevent African swine fever (ASF) —an animal disease affecting only pigs and with no human...
By Dusty Sonnenberg, Field Leader, CCANitrogen loss from synthetic fertilizer is a concern for many farmers as it is a loss in potential bushels, and also can be harmful to the environment.“Research has found in some light soils, as much as 40% to 60% of synthetic...
March 9, 2020 -- Clouds will be on the increase today, but rain holds off until after sunset for the most part. Rain totals look to be .25"-.6" with coverage at 90%.
By Matt ReeseA record number of farmers converged in San Antonio in late February for the 2020 Commodity Classic.The total number of farmers registered was 4,678 — the highest number in the show’s 24-year history, eclipsing the previous record of 4,595 set in 2016 in...
