New Ohio state budget includes funding for H2Ohio

Ag groups say funding for the H2Ohio program included in Ohio’s new state budget will help the long-term sustainability of the industry. Ohio Soybean Association executive director Kirk Merritt says $165 million is allocated for the program. “That program provides and has provided farmers for several years ways to implement best practices that will help…… Continue Reading

New research detects dicamba damage from the sky

A professor of weed science at the University of Illinois says advancements in remote sensing technology can now allow drones to detect subtle dicamba damage in soybeans. Aaron Hager says it’s a needed tool that can help determine the impacts of off-target movement of the herbicide. “We’ve seen instances where exposure has taken place up…… Continue Reading

Pork profitability to continue through 2025

A senior research analyst says profitability for pork producers could improve over the next year. Matt Erikson with Terrain tells Brownfield margins continued to improve since 2023 and that’s largely due to lower feed costs. “We’re still in this weather phase here, and markets are pricing that in with lower corn futures as well as…… Continue Reading

USDA announces plans to expedite disaster assistance for farmers

The USDA is expediting Congressionally mandated disaster assistance for farmers.  Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). Secretary Rollins says the department is taking swift action to ensure farmers have the…… Continue Reading

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