Wisconsin reports 2nd poultry, 1st human H5N1 case
Wisconsin now has it’s third case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry this year, and second case in a week. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection confirmed […]
Wisconsin reports 3rd poultry, 1st human H5N1 case
Wisconsin now has it’s third case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry this year, and second case in a week. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection confirmed […]
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Iowa Lottery sales of Powerball and Mega Millions drop without mega jackpots
The leader of the Iowa Lottery says sales for the fiscal year through October are slightly ahead of budget projections. But Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says they are still facing […]
NPPC disappointed Prop 12 fix isn’t part of Continuing Resolution
The National Pork Producers Council is disappointed Congress is not including a federal solution for Proposition 12 in its Continuing Resolution. NPPC president Lori Stevermer says the California animal housing […]
Two southern Illinois counties eligible for USDA hurricane assistance
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has issued a disaster declaration for Alexander and Union Counties in southern Illinois. The declaration stems from damages and losses caused by excessive rainfall and high […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 18, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.37 and 1/4, down 6 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.51 and 3/4, down 25 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $279.50, down $7.70Jan. soybean oil […]
What’s the crop price outlook for 2025?
The chief economist Indiana Farm Bureau’s says declines in commodity prices are causing farmer concerns. Todd Davis says the increase in production in 2024 didn’t offset lower prices. “Prices are down […]
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Soybeans, corn down on South American weather
Soybeans were sharply lower on speculative and technical selling. Conditions in South America are favorable with Argentina and Brazil both on track for big crops. The USDA’s next round of […]