The USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services have confirmed that the recently reported human case of New World screwworm is an isolated incident. USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden told reporters at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, that human cases are treatable. “But it doesn’t pose a risk to livestock,” he […]
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A farm organization is asking the federal government to consider a labor shortage solution. Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Brad Olson tells
Wisconsin’s agriculture officials have removed some transportation restrictions on dairy cattle. Effective immediately, lactating dairy cattle moving interstate from states designated
Researchers at Auburn University are studying how lender relationships directly impact farm business decisions. Rural sociologist Kelli Russell tells Brownfield that
The crop sales leader with COUNTRY Financial says some farmers are dealing with hail damage to vulnerable wheat crops. Jason Maschhoff
The National Milk Producers Federation says the U.S. Trade Representative prioritizing geographical indication could expand dairy access in key markets, including
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says he’s been talking with the USDA about ways to help farmers and ranchers impacted by the
Drought conditions have improved in Missouri with the help of recent rains, but the state climatologist says extreme drought conditions linger
An ag attorney says the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Durnell vs. Monsanto will likely impact crop protection availability for farmers.
Cash dairy prices were mostly steady on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6975. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.64. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.63 to $1.6450.
