While Monday’s announcement from the U.S. EPA finalizing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2016 showed a boost over its proposal several months ago, groups representing corn production indicated the news still leaves growers cold.
Increased volatility in ag markets due to La Niña?
Ag markets may react with increased volatility in 2016 due to the current El Niño and its potential impact on future weather patterns, said the senior economist at CME Group, a leading derivatives marketplace.
R&C first to slaughter for Ohio under USDA interstate program
A small-scale meatpacker in Gallia County has become the first in the state to slaughter livestock under the USDA’s Cooperative Interstate Shipment program.
Traveling exhibit is bringing Dust Bowl lessons to region
The 19th century was an era when U.S. government scientists, railroads and land speculators out West all espoused the same line: “The rain follows the plow.”
Traveling exhibit is bringing Dust Bowl lessons to region
The 19th century was an era when U.S. government scientists, railroads and land speculators out West all espoused the same line: “The rain follows the plow.”
4-generation Ohio farm family tackles rough racing schedule
Every morning Joe Essig Sr., 70, guides a Standardbred from barn No. 8 onto the track at the Warren County Fairgrounds near Lebanon. In the meantime, his wife, Janet, cleans one of the stalls and adds fresh bedding made of hay before Joe returns.
Peoria Farm Show featuring 1,000 product lines in 2015
With more than 340 companies displaying 1,000 product lines in approximately 900 display booths, the 34th Greater Peoria Farm Show (GPFS) has something of interest for every farmer.
