Kansas winter wheat crop benefiting from rain
An extension agronomist with Kansas State University says recent rainfall could help increase winter wheat yields. Tina Sullivan, who covers northeast Kansas, says moisture in the last two weeks has […]
Chinese researchers charged with smuggling “potential agroterroism weapon”
A U.S. Attorney has charged two citizens of the Peoples’s Republic of China for smuggling a potential agroterroism weapon, conspiracy, and visa fraud. A Federal Bureau of Investigation agent arrested […]
Co-infections make swine disease management more challenging
Boehringer-Ingelheim senior account veterinarian Dr. JD Fiechtner says recent studies reinforce a troubling truth for pork producers, health and performance outcomes in modern swine production are shaped by pathogen interplay. […]
A potential shift in the cow herd
A livestock economist says there has been a decline in beef cow slaughter. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says, “Now certainly not 17% like it’s been so far, […]
Feed additives provide multiple benefits for swine
Fortiva director of additives Stacie Crowder says getting pigs started is one of the biggest challenges facing pork producers. She tells Brownfield feed additives can support pigs through the tougher […]
NOVUS working to help piglets get off to strong start
NOVUS International technical services manager Alex Hintz says feed sanitation and feed biosecurity are hot topics in the swine industry. He tells Brownfield nursery pigs are the most vulnerable coming […]
Swine diseases a concern for pork producers attending World Pork Expo
Domestic swine diseases are a concern for U.S. pork producers gathering in Des Moines for World Pork Expo this week. National Pork Producers Council CEO Bryan Humphreys says there continue […]
Producers might be able to capitalize on market volatility
Senior research analyst Matt Erickson with Terrain says there could be an opportunity for producers to capitalize of price volatility this year. “One effective approach could be to spread sales […]
Soybean seedling disease on the rise
Due to wet weather conditions across much of the Midwest, soybean seedling diseases are on the rise. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Ohio State Extension’s Horacio Lopez-Nicora explains […]
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act breezes through Senate Ag Committee
Legislation that would bring whole milk and 2% milk back to school meal programs easily passed the Senate Ag Committee with bipartisan support. Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota says […]