Agricultural and Natural Resources eNewsletter

What Assets are Subject to Divorce?

A well-known statistic is that one-half of all marriages end in divorce.  While there is some debate as to the accuracy of this statistic, there is no doubt that many marriages do end in divorce.  According to Ohio law, all marital assets are to be divided equitably in the event of a divorce.  Equitable does not necessarily mean equal although an equal division of assets between the spouses is often the result.  It is important to note that only martial assets are subject to the equitable division between the spouses.  Non-marital assets, or separate assets, are retained by the spouse who owns the asset.

Inflation and Commodity Prices

Inflation rates have reached relatively high levels recently, raising questions about inflation’s impacts on corn and soybean prices. Overall, there is a weak positive correlation between inflation and commodity prices. We present a history of inflation rates based on year-over-year percent change in consumer price index, corn and soybean prices, and then discuss linkages between inflation rates and commodity prices.

When Corn Leaves Roll

If your field is beginning to look more like a pineapple crop than a cornfield, you're witnessing some clever corn biology at work.

That means corn plants are starting to implement their emergency water-savings playbook, said Matt Montgomery, agronomist with Pioneer.

High temperatures nearing or exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit with high humidity since June 9 have increased moisture requirements for developing crops, noted DTN Ag Meteorologist John Baranick. Soil moisture has been falling dramatically with rainfall becoming sparse with the heat, as well.

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