Alltech founder's son to helm company after Lyons' passing
Pearse Lyons, founder of the international agribusiness and beverage giant Alltech, died March 8 at the age of 73 from complications following heart surgery on Nov. 1, 2017.
USCA warns of cattle futures volatility, after 3 yards close
The US. Cattlemen’s Assoc. (USCA) has been expressing its concerns about increased cattle market volatility; in particular, it has been sounding off about the closure of three stockyards to delivery on cattle for futures contracts and other issues the group says may increase cattle market volatility.
USDA announces short-term fiscal relief for cotton acres
Cotton producers will be finding some short-term assistance in the form of a Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) program. The USDA initiative is aimed at expanding cotton growth and maintaining the domestic marketing of cotton.
Intestinal illness in Ohio people linked to calves sold to 4-Hers
The Clark County Health Department in central Ohio has confirmed an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, a parasitic illness that causes severe stomach problems in people.
Ohio AG files lawsuit against Monsanto for PCBs cleanup
Monsanto produced and sold polychlorinated biphenyls, known as PCBs, from 1929 until 1977. An internal Monsanto memorandum from 1937 acknowledges that PCBs produce “systemic toxic effects” resulting from prolonged exposure, according to the lawsuit filed against Monsanto by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine.
Ohio farmers: How will Trump tariff news affect agriculture?
There was a broad spectrum of topics covered at the annual Farm Forum at Edison State Community College in Piqua earlier this month. The event gives those involved in farming the opportunity to hear industry experts share updates in agriculture across the state, as well as nationwide.
GOP leaders argue tariffs backlash could hurt farms
Leadership within the Republican party and from countries around the world have spoken out against tariffs President Trump has ordered on steel and aluminum.
Farmers for Free Trade (FFT) has released a report about how retaliatory tariffs historically impact U.S. ag production. The instances highlighted include the Mexican trust dispute from 1995-2001, when the U.S. barred Mexican trucks from transporting goods across the United States.
CME lifts its force majeure on corn shipping for Illinois River
Shipping conditions for corn have improved along the Illinois River, allowing the parent group of the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) to end the force majeureit declared on Feb. 22.
California judge halts products warning labels for glyphosate
In an historic move, California has been prohibited from requiring a warning label about the herbicide glyphosate on agricultural products, by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California.
