CME’s new online training aimed at teaching about futures market
Amateurs and professional traders alike are welcome to the newly launched CME Group Futures Institute, an online platform geared toward futures education, trading simulation and market research.
Shakespeare also known for throwing insect insults
No one is better known for use of words in the English language than William Shakespeare. The Bard, lo those many years ago, composed 43 works consisting of 884,421 words. For all of us remembering those dreaded writing assignments in high school, that is over 4,400 themes of 200 words each.
New layout, innovations at Power Show Ohio this year
New days, new layout and new innovations: Those will be the marks of distinction at the 45th Power Show Ohio, Jan. 29-31 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.
Farmers might try tailoring production answers better
Recently I had the opportunity to attend the Fort Wayne Farm show in Indiana. I had the assignment of covering the crop outlook seminar. Anyone who knows me knows this is a challenge.
Farm bill’s initiative launching new approach to conservation
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Jan. 14 federal funding for new conservation projects across the nation that are poised to improve soil health, water quality and water use efficiency, wildlife habitat and other related natural resources on private lands.
Farm Bureau talks policy, next-gen farm transfer, at meeting
Thousands of farmers from across the United States gathered last week to discuss policy, trade, estate planning and farmer-veteran issues at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 96th Annual Convention Jan. 11-14, 2015, in San Diego.
A log sale to remove dead and dying ash and tulip trees from picnic areas, campgrounds and other public places is planned for McCormick’s Creek State Park this winter. Additionally, local residents will be able to cut firewood.
A measure that would prevent local governments in Indiana from superseding the state when it comes to allowing huge livestock operations has been placed on the back burner.
