Ag officials in the Upper Midwest are warning livestock producers not to ignore the threat of New World Screwworm. Minnesota State Veterinarian Dr. Brian Hoefs says many people falsley think the northern climate is a strong enough deterrent for tropical pests like NWS, but that’s not the case. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn […]
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A rangeland ecologist says producers should implement flexible grazing plans this summer to allow pastures to regrow. Dirac Tidwell with
An ag economist says President Trump’s 2027 budget proposal could impact several USDA programs that are needed by farmers and ranchers.
The associate director of the Ag Risk Policy Center at North Dakota State University says even if the Strait of Hormuz
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The planting plan is fluid for a northwest Minnesota farmer this spring. Jake Thompson of Barnesville tells Brownfield he’s monitoring soil
The first vice president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association says he remains optimistic that federal E15 legislation can get passed
The USDA says new labeling standards could help drive demand for U.S. beef. Undersecretary for Trade and Agriculture Affairs Luke
