Still a lot to learn about Influenza A
One year after the first Influenza A case was confirmed in a Texas dairy herd, state veterinarians are still trying to understand the virus. Texas State Veterinarian Dr. Bud Dinges […]
Opening the trade door for U.S. ag
An ag lobbyist says he’s optimistic the new trade tariffs open the door for U.S. agriculture to have greater market access. “The president and his trade team are trying to […]
Grassley calls for Prop 12 fix in next farm bill
A U.S. Senator says he expects Congress to address California’s Proposition 12 law in 2025. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley says a resolution could be included in the next farm bill. […]
Climate grantees anxiously awaiting USDA decisions
An agricultural nonprofit says USDA is expected to make decisions on the future of Climate Smart Commodity Programs and frozen assets by the end of the month. Michigan Agriculture Advancement’s […]
Cattle, hogs mixed amid demand uncertainty
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeder cattle mostly lower ahead of widespread direct business and continued demand uncertainty. June live cattle closed $.55 lower at […]
A decade of learning as poultry industry continues to battle avian flu
It’s been ten years since the first major outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the U.S. And the executive director of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association says the poultry […]
There are options when BMR corn goes away
An agronomist says there will be options for dairy and beef producers when Corteva phases out brown midrib or BMR corn varieties. Chad Staudinger with Dairyland Seed tells Brownfield Dairyland […]
Wheat sees bounce on weather, dollar
Soybeans were mixed. There is a lot of talk about tariff negotiations during the session, with no official changes were reported. New higher U.S. tariffs against were still set to […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 8, 2025
May corn closed at $4.69, up 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $9.92 and 3/4, up 9 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $291.00, up $2.60May soybean oil […]
Severe weather impacting southern Ohio field work
A southwestern Ohio farmer says severe weather and flooding has delayed spring field work. Eric Tipton says a tornado recently touched down near his farming operation. “It’s leveled the shop and […]
