Not everyone supports HPAI vaccination
Vaccinating livestock and poultry for the H5 series of avian influenza viruses does not have support from the entire ag sector. Friday, Zoetis announced USDA issued a conditional license for […]
New Sharon native appointed to the Board of Regents
The governor has appointed a University of Northern Iowa student to the Board of Regents. Lucy Gipple is an elementary education major with a minor in social and emotional learning […]
MidAmerican Energy asks state regulators to approve two electric projects
MidAmerican Energy is seeking approval from the Iowa Utilities Commission to build two new electric producing projects. MidAmerican spokesman Geoff Greenwood says one is a solar energy project across six […]
Minnesota to begin testing raw milk for H5N1
Minnesota will begin testing raw milk for H5N1. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield the USDA mandate goes into effect February 24th. “And those will be on (farms) that are […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 18, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $5.02, up 5 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.38 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $293.80, down $2.10Mar. soybean oil […]
How does labor efficiency correlate to a farm’s productivity?
A Purdue University ag economist says farmers should analyze their labor efficiency to maximize productivity in 2025. Michael Langemeier says if a farm has higher labor costs, it could struggle […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat see modestly higher finishes
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Crop condition ratings have declined in Argentina and weekend rainfall missed some dry areas. Conversely, harvest conditions in Brazil generally look good […]
Succession plans curb farmland loss
A land transfer navigator says having a succession plan in place is key to reducing farmland loss. Becky Huttenga tells Brownfield, “That’s one of the best tools we can use […]
Highway 75 Construction Outlook for 2025
At Monday’s (February 17th, 2025) Sioux Center City Council Meeting, Justin Christensen from DGR gave updates on the Hwy 75 project along with projections and plans for the 2025 Construction […]
Lower egg production in 2024
U.S. egg production declined in 2024. The USDA says 108.515 billion eggs were produced last year, falling 1% from the year before, with table eggs also down 1% to 93.1 […]
