Cover crop adoption remains strong despite economic uncertainty
An ag economist says cover crop adoption remains strong despite economic uncertainty. Michael Langemeier says the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows survey respondents are using an average […]
NCGA: E15 bill stalled by government shutdown, but support remains strong
The director of public policy and renewable fuels with the National Corn Growers Association says California’s recent move to allow sales of E15 could be an important step for nationwide […]
Seasonally mild to warm; spotty showers, otherwise fair, dry weather for most
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Opportunities to expand high oleic soybean oil
Indiana is the number one producer of high oleic soybean oil in the country. Denise Scarborough, chair of the Indiana Soybean Alliance, says the soy checkoff continues to look for […]
Wisconsin suspends poultry shows in four counties
Wisconsin agriculture officials have suspended poultry exhibitions in four counties because of recent highly pathogenic avian influenza cases. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection suspended all poultry shows, […]
HPAI detected in Indiana for the first time since May
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Indiana for the first time since May. The virus was detected in a commercial breeder duck operation in LaGrange County. The Indiana State Board of Animal […]
South American dairies watching U.S. avian flu response closely
South American dairy producers are watching how the U.S. handles avian influenza cases in dairy cattle. Dr. Tiago Termasi is a veterinarian with Merck Animal Health, and he works with […]
Livestock advisor expects strong beef market to continue into 2026
A livestock market advisor says beef and dairy producers should expect a strong beef market for at least another year. Matt Wolf from Ever.ag tells Brownfield the size of the cattle […]
Grain futures slip on harvest pressure, USDA report delay, and trade uncertainty
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Soybeans gave back some gains, watching the U.S. harvest and South American planting. At this point, the trade is waiting for […]
Demand grows for modern hog barns as pork industry rebounds
Pork producers continue to recover from historic losses in 2023. Compeer Financial certified appraiser Chester Donkers tells Brownfield negative margins resulted in many contract growers losing business. “Or just people […]