More than 100,000 birds impacted by HPAI in March as wild bird migration season picks up in Indiana
Twenty-one new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in commercial poultry facilities across the state since the beginning of March. Denise Derrer Spears with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 17, 2026
May corn $4.54, unchangedMay soybeans $11.57, up 1 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $311.70, down 50 centsMay soybean oil 65.97, up 203 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.89 and 3/4, down 7 […]
Young cattle producers face historic barriers to entry, but opportunities still exist
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says it isn’t easy for young cattle producers to get started, but it can be done. Jackie Moore […]
Lawsuit filed over 2024 Iowa fertilizer spill
A conservation group is suing NEW Cooperative over a 2024 fertilizer spill that occurred in the southwest Iowa community of Red Oak. Nishnabotna Water Defenders, a group of citizens focused […]
Shamrocks, Spring Fields, and a Little Irish Luck
Every March, as St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, many people think of parades, green beer, and maybe a little extra luck. But if you have roots in agriculture, you will […]
Cooperative leader urges farms, businesses to document weather impact
A dairy cooperative leader is urging farmers and ag-related businesses to document the damage from weather-related events. Tim Trotter with the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative says, […]
Analyst says strategic trade moves could boost U.S. farm outlook
A market analyst says trade challenges must be addressed to strengthen the outlook for farmers and ranchers. “We’re going to have to make our peace with China,” Dr. Andrew Muhammad […]
House subcommittee hearing focuses on WTO reform as U.S. agriculture continues to face trade challenges
Some lawmakers say reform to the World Trade Organization could provide better support to U.S. agriculture. During a U.S. House Ways and Means trade subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, Chairman Adrian Smith of […]
Michigan potato farmers warn solar development causes farmland access and food safety issues
Michigan potato farmers say expanding solar developments are raising concerns about both immediate and long-term access to farmland. Kelly Turner with the Potato Growers of Michigan says processors won’t accept […]
Cash dairy prices steady to higher Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were steady to higher again on Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.66. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.03 for a second straight day at $1.59. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels were up $0.01 at $1.54. No sales were recorded. Butter was unchanged at $1.85. Seventeen sales […]