2nd HPAI Monroe County backyard flock
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed the second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Monroe County near the Ohio border. State officials say the backyard […]
Farm equipment sales drop for 18th straight month
An ag economist says farm equipment sales continue to struggle. Ernie Goss with Creighton University says the farm equipment index has fallen below growth neutral for an 18th straight month […]
Some Ag Dems say USDA is stiffing farmers
Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee are demanding answers from the U.S. Ag Secretary about recent staff firings. During Wednesday’s hearing, Minnesota’s Tina Smith said the committee’s efforts […]
Kansas adopting changes to meat and poultry inspection regulations
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is simplifying state meat and poultry inspection regulations. Meat and Poultry Inspection Program Manager Jeremy Schooler tells Brownfield the department has essentially rewritten portions of […]
Iowa paddlers need to be patient and wait for consistent warm weather
Iowa’s been on a weather rollercoaster lately, with wind chills of 40-below zero last week, followed by highs in the 60s this week. Despite the current warming trend, the experts […]
Greer confirmed as U.S. Trade Representative
Jamieson Greer is now the U.S. Trade Representative. The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Greer as President Trump’s trade deal leader. Greer’s nomination cleared the Senate with a 56-43 […]
Ethanol stocks sharply higher, production near steady
U.S. ethanol stocks surged last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic ethanol supply grew to its largest level since April 2020 at 27.571 million barrels, rising 1.353 […]
2025 outlook requires a support system
A vice president with Great American Insurance Group says U.S. farmers are in a crisis. Steve Maulberger says he’s worried about the ag economy. “Nothing is really set in a […]
An effort to help alleviate the egg shortage
Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to strain the nation’s egg supply and is shooting egg prices through the roof. Efforts are being considered that could help address both issues. The […]
Ceremony Sunday will mark the shutdown of Iowa National Guard Unit in Fort Dodge
The Iowa National Guard has set this Sunday at 2 p.m. as the date for the formal ceremony marking the shutdown of the 133rd Test Squadron in Fort Dodge. Iowa […]
