The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza of the year. The state says the backyard flock in Ottawa County comes after a three-month break, with the last case reported in November. State Veterinarian Dr. Nora Wineland says even with the cold temperatures, the virus […]
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Cash dairy prices continued mostly lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Thursday, while strong butter demand continues to be seen.
Weather forecasts of the future may offer farmers more actionable information than what they currently receive. Illinois state climatologist Trent Ford
Following years of legislative efforts, Nebraska Farm Bureau is renewing its push for meaningful property tax relief. President Mark McHargue says
An ag economist says he’s cautiously optimistic that China will keep pace with soybean purchases this year. Dan O’Brien with
A grain analyst says she’s concerned the U.S. won’t see demand from China return now that soybean export commitments have been
The chief economist for The Fertilizer Institute says she expects to see more product innovation as geopolitics continues to interrupt supply
The president of Missouri Farm Bureau says he’s disappointed there have been some delays from Congress on more farmer assistance, but
The local food system in Illinois is getting a boost. Raghela Scavuzzo, executive director of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association, says
A livestock economist says heavier cattle weights continue to offset tighter cattle supplies. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says
