Michigan State University’s plant pathologist says stripe rust has been confirmed in several locations this week. Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield the disease prefers cooler conditions. “We had that confirmation here June 1st in

USDA’s Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation says landowners can start verifying their data for base acre changes. Richard Fordyce says landowners have until the end of August to

Boehringer Ingelheim senior key account veterinarian Dr. JD Fiechtner says new research has identified a connection between Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) infection and gastric ulcer development in pigs.

Heat stress is a concern for pork producers. Dr. Jeff Hansen with Elanco Animal Health says even in controlled environments, weather plays a part in pig development. “Every year we

A University of Illinois Extension beef specialist says cattle producers looking to grow their herds shouldn’t overlook bull management. Travis Meteer says ensuring bull health prior to calving season is

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The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says cattle producers are feeling the sting of skyrocketing input costs. Josh St. Peters says the majority of the organization’s members

Missouri has activated a plan to help detect, contain and manage New World screwworm if it gets closer to the state. Ag Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield “Any warm-blooded species

A feed consultant says farmers should be cautious about jumping into on-farm processing of high-oleic soybeans for their animal feed.  Dr. Lynn Davis with Quality Roasting tells Brownfield farmers want