Indiana’s dairy herd remains HPAI free, BOAH continues to urge strong biosecurity practices
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the dairy industry continues to monitor the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Denise Derrer Spears tells Brownfield, “We’ve achieved stage four under USDA’s […]
Indiana’s dairy herd remains HPAI free, BOAH continues to urge strong biosecurity practices
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the dairy industry continues to monitor the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Denise Derrer Spears tells Brownfield, “We’ve achieved stage four under USDA’s […]
New IFCA interim president plans to use experience to guide the organization
The new interim president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) says he plans to lean on his twelve years of experience to help guide the organization into the […]
Farm analyst breaks down USDA farmer bridge payments for corn and soybeans
A farm management analyst in southern Minnesota says the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program provides a boost for producers. “Without these government payments, farmers of all sizes would have some […]
Cash dairy prices mixed to start 2026 at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed on Friday to start off 2026 at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down 0.0100 to 0.7250. Two sales were recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were […]
Waterhemp resistance to Group 15 herbicides may be more common than expected
A weed science professor at the University of Illinois says the extent of waterhemp resistance to Group 15 residual herbicides is likely more common than previously thought. Aaron Hager tells […]
Lack of labor certainty could threaten the stability of the dairy industry
An ag labor specialist says a lack of long-term labor reform could threaten the stability of the dairy industry. Margaret Jodlowski with Ohio State University says a new H-2A guestworker […]
Feed industry raises concerns over U.S. reliance on China for vitamins
The American Feed Industry Association is asking the Trump administration to protect the U.S. vitamin supply. President and CEO Constance Cullman says AFIA is sounding the alarm on the nation’s […]
World wheat supplies weigh on market outlook
An ag economist says the wheat market faces some pressures in the early part of 2026. Greg McBride with Allendale says wheat continues to react to rising world supplies. “The […]
USDA January report may create selling opportunities for corn farmers
The vice president of farm services with NAU Country Insurance says corn farmers need to keep a close eye on the markets this month. “That’s the seasonal trend in the corn […]