First 2026 Ohio Tar Spot Cases Confirmed
The season’s first cases of tar spot in Ohio have been confirmed in Darke, Wyandot, Morrow, Clark, Fayette, Pickaway, and Ross counties, according to the latest map published by the Crop Protection Network. The foliar disease was first confirmed in Ohio on July 10 in Clark County.
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Border Ranchers Say New World Screwworm Fight Remains Critical as Mexico Cattle Trade Set to Resume
USDA says its reopening timeline remains contingent upon continued progress by Mexico and ongoing risk assessments.
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Move on 2026 and 2027 Grain Prices Before Aug. 12 USDA Report
USDA’s Aug. 12 report – the first 2026 farmer survey-based yield report – may reshape corn and soybean markets and shift trendlines. The difference: millions of bushels, more or less.
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Biostimulant Use Rises as Growers Demand Specific Claims and Local Proof
New Stratus data shows grower satisfaction and use are rising, but the category’s future may depend on realistic expectations, agronomic positioning and proof close to the farm.
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Fertilizer Prices Keep Sliding as UAN32 Leads 4 Nutrients in Significant Drops
Most retailer fertilizer prices continued their downward track in the third week of July for the seventh consecutive week, as five of the nutrients tracked by DTN were lower compared to the previous month.
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