The case for more homegrown fuel
Even though fuel prices remain high, the increased use of corn ethanol is helping temper those price increases. And it’s also benefiting the farmers who grow the corn.
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Water quality gains flow through soil tests
Farmers in Ohio are increasing soil sampling and managing soil nutrients more closely, leading to a gradual decrease in high soil test phosphorus levels that can lead to water quality problems.
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StoneX can help farmers navigate commodity futures
Farm Bureau’s partnership with StoneX gives members discounted access to customized commodity marketing plans, advisory services and data management tools.
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Meat processors work toward expanding capacity
Ohio meat processors like Jamie Graham, owner of R & C Packing, have been hard pressed to keep up with demand for their services. Consumer interest in locally raised meat has been steadily increasing in recent years, and the COVID-19 pandemic boosted demand further.
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Eminent domain concerns continue for landowners
When Ohio landowners are faced with losing property rights through eminent domain, the law doesn’t make it easy for them to defend their own interests.
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Much more than mulch and mowing
Turfgrass management has become one of agriculture’s most promising fields with a variety of career paths available.
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International trade markets bring local prosperity
The economic impact of international trade extends far beyond the farms producing the crops.
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