Swine industry concerned about avian influenza
Pig farmers are concerned swine could be susceptible to highly pathogenic avian influenza. Brennen Toquam of Blooming Prairie in southeast Minnesota tells Brownfield there are many unknowns with the virus […]
Florida priest accused of abuse in Dubuque in the 1980’s
The Archbishop of the Dubuque Catholic Diocese says a priest has been charged with sexual abuse that allegedly occurred during his time in Iowa. A statement from Archbishop Thomas Zinkula […]
Indiana corn, soybean planting running behind average pace
Planting has come in spurts for west-central Indiana farmer Kevin Cox. After a solid week of progress, he says rains have him sidelined again. “The unknown is when we’re going […]
Nebraska, Iowa communities recover from devastating tornado outbreak
Photo courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook Farmers and ranchers in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa are recovering from Friday’s outbreak of some powerful tornadoes. “There was a point time […]
Arkansas crops: 81% corn and 56% soybeans planted
Planting progress in Arkansas continues to run ahead of the average pace. Statewide, corn is 81 percent planted, with 59 percent of the crop emerged. Rice is 83 percent planted, […]
13% of South Dakota corn, 4% of soybeans planted
The USDA says the number of days suitable for spring fieldwork were limited last week in South Dakota. As of Sunday, 13% of the state’s expected corn crop has been […]
Milk futures higher, cash dairy lower
Milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange ended Monday mostly higher following a lower dollar and limited cash trade. May Class III milk up five cents at $18.08. June nine […]
Milk futures, cash dairy lower
Milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange ended Monday lower pressured by limited cash trade. Dry whey down $0.0075 at $0.3750. One sale was made at that price. Blocks unchanged […]
Conner says House Ag Committee releasing some farm bill details
The CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says the House Ag Committee is starting to release the details of a new farm bill. Chuck Conner tells Brownfield a […]
39% of Kansas corn, 12% of soybeans planted
The USDA says favorable weather conditions helped Kansas producers move forward on their corn and soybean plantings last week. As of Sunday, 39% of the state’s expected corn crop has […]
