A veterinarian says the spread of viruses, like Influenza A in livestock, are being closely monitored by the pork checkoff. “We want to make sure we’re doing everything to reduce exposure to pigs, whether they’re outdoor or indoor raised pigs.” Patrick Webb with the National Pork Board says Influenza A hasn’t been confirmed in hogs […]
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An agronomist says farmers have been assessing their fertilizer budgets. Stephanie Zelinko with AgroLiquid says, “We’re dealing with a questionable marketplace
Michigan Farm Bureau’s Ag Educator of the Year winner says agricultural education needs the support of a community. Katie Courtade is
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At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, and feeders were mostly lower ahead of the week’s direct business. April
May corn closed at $4.64 and 1/2, up 1/4 centMay soybeans closed at $10.07 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsMay
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling, along with the higher trade in the dollar during the session. Beans
