One million birds impacted by HPAI detection in Jay County Commerical Egg Operation
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected in a commercial egg layer facility in Jay County, Indiana (east central, Indiana). According to the Indiana Board of Animal Health (BOAH), more than one million […]
Bill links Iowa Tuition Grant to end of DEI programs at private colleges
An Iowa House subcommittee has approved a bill that would prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion programs at any private college or university in Iowa that participate in the state’s Tuition […]
Fire Departments Quickly Contain Smoke-Filled House in Sioux Center
Early on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, two fire departments responded to a call near Sioux Center. Sioux Center Fire Chief David Van Holland reported that around 2:25 a.m., the Sioux […]
Hog futures up on steady to higher cash
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle were mixed and feeders were modestly higher, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business. April live was down $.27 at $195.72 and June […]
Compeer Groundbreakers program lends support to new and beginning farmers
A Midwest farm credit cooperative is supporting new and beginning farmers with financial and outreach services. CEO Jase Wagner says the Compeer Financial Groundbreakers program helps young producers face unique […]
Soybeans fall on crop weather, demand questions
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Near-term forecasts have more rain in parts of Argentina and better harvest weather in central Brazil. Some damage has likely been done […]
Labor, animal disease, and domestic consumption among pork challenges
The senior vice president of producer and state engagement with the National Pork Board is hearing about common challenges throughout the swine industry. Brett Kaysen attended Minnesota Pork Congress this […]
Farmer says worker program needs adjustments
A fruit and vegetable farmer from California says the H-2A guest worker program needs improvements. Ryan Talley says the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR), how minimum wages must be paid […]
Tight U.S. milk supplies likely in 2025
A dairy market analyst says older milk cows could drag on production gains in the year ahead. Sarina Sharp with the Daily Dairy Report tells Brownfield last year farmers tried to counter low […]
Trade tariffs would have a fertilizer impact
The executive director of Illinois Corn says if tariffs go into effect fertilizer pricing and availability could get complicated for U.S. farmers. President Trump has threatened 25% tariffs on imports […]
