NWS continues to create challenges for the cattle industry
An ag economist says the import ban of live cattle from Mexico continues to put pressure on producers in the southern United States. Last month, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced […]
Whooping cough cases on the rise in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services warns that cases of whooping cough are on the rise. Over the past three months health officials in Iowa’s largest county have […]
Cash dairy prices end week steady to lower
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower except for whey Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0125 to $0.58. Two sales were recorded at $0.5725 and […]
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GOP leader says state may be sued if Governor Reynolds signs pipeline bill
Senate President Amy Sinclair says the state is likely to be sued if Governor Kim Reynolds approves a bill that would establish new state regulations for the Summit Carbon Solutions […]
Minnesota alfalfa harvest going well
The first alfalfa harvest of the season is going smoothly in Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Dave Nicolai says growers typically begin the first cut toward the end […]
Weed Science Society shares funding cut concerns with lawmakers
The Weed Science Society of America is urging lawmakers to consider the consequences of federal funding cuts to agriculture. Hilary Sandler, an extension professor with the University of Massachusetts, is […]
Growing demand for tallow adding to overall carcass value
An ag economist says the growing demand for edible or inedible tallow, grease, and lard is adding value to cattle and hogs. David Anderson, professor and extension economist – livestock and […]
Federal appeals court rules against county pipeline ordinances
A federal appeals court has ruled carbon pipeline restrictions in Shelby and Story Counties are preempted by federal regulations and state law. Shelby and Story County officials adopted ordinances to […]
Nebraska farmer says his crops need more sun, warmer temps
A northeast Nebraska dairy farmer says his crops could use warmer weather and more moisture Doug Timme of Wayne tells Brownfield it was a quick planting season for many farmers […]