Craig unsure how CR negotiations will play out
Members of Congress are unsure how the final hours of the lame duck session will play out. U.S. Representative Angie Craig tells Brownfield she’s hopeful a Continuing Resolution that includes […]
Illinois reports first HPAI case of 2024
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reports Illinois has its first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza of 2024. APHIS says the virus was detected in a […]
HPAI confirmed in Nebraska poultry flocks
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in two poultry flocks in Nebraska. The cases were detected in a small backyard flock in Sarpy County and a large backyard […]
Louisiana patient suffering “severe illness” from H5N1
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says H5N1 has caused a Louisiana patient to have a severe illness, marking the first ever severe human case in the U.S. According […]
Farmer frustrated over lack of economic aid package
A South Dakota farmer is frustrated Congress has yet to put forward a plan to deliver economic assistance to producers. Rodney Koch grows corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and small grains near […]
Democrats say government funding, farm bill are being held hostage
The U.S. House is expected to vote on another attempt to fund the government later today. Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee sits on the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and the Budget Committee. […]
The good and the bad of the farm economy
An ag economist says farm financial conditions are a mixed bag. “Livestock is doing much better than grain,” said Ernie Goss with Creighton University. Goss says lower ag commodity prices […]
Skor discusses future of 45Z tax credit
The CEO of Growth Energy says clean fuel production tax credits have an uncertain future. Emily Skor says President-elect Trump hasn’t been vocal about the 45Z tax credit. “We do […]
Farm bill policy priorities for the Iowa Farm Bureau
The president of the Iowa Farm Bureau says he remains focused on advocating for a new five-year farm bill. Brent Johnson says reauthorization will be critical for producers in 2025 […]
Those pretty poinsettias are not a cause for poisoning concerns
Can poinsettias kill you? There’s a long-standing rumor about the red-and-green flowers traditionally associated with Christmas being deadly if eaten. Janna Day, a nurse and the education and outreach manager […]
