Corn cobs are missing, small and distorted or failing to fill at all as high temperatures and drought take their toll. Local farmers near Boston, Ohio, say they typically have two large cobs and are now seeing one, smaller than normal and sometimes a smaller, deformed cob in an area where 250 to 300 bushel corn is common.  |  Michael Raine photo

Producers could look north for hay

Too early for buyers | U.S. producers to wait before making moves north


The drought in the U.S. Midwest has a few producers and hay brokers looking to buy hay in Canada, but there is no rush yet, said an Alberta hay producer. John Overwater said has had a few inquires, but no commitments for hay sales. “They’re kicking tires, but not making a commitment,” said Overwater, of […] Read more