Second HPAI poultry outbreak confirmed in Michigan
A second commercial poultry flock this year has tested positive for Highly pathogenic avian influenza in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says the virus has been […]
New bovine TB case could expand testing
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is proposing a new Bovine Tuberculosis testing area in the northern lower peninsula. The department says a wild deer was confirmed positive […]
Vilsack: limited budget and time caused report cancellations
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told the Senate Ag Appropriations Subcommittee on Tuesday the budget cuts for USDA in Fiscal Year 2024 have consequences for U.S. farmers and ranchers. “When the […]
Agronomist: Plant when the soil is ready
Recent moisture and more rain in the forecast has many Wisconsin farmers waiting to plant. Arika Wech with Pioneer in Wisconsin says soil conditions have to be right before planting. […]
A strong farm safety net and markets are needed for farmer success
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says there are many areas lawmakers could expand crop insurance coverage in the new farm bill. “More products and more crops being covered,” says Vilsack. “Not […]
RFA asks USDA to continue county-level reporting
The Renewable Fuels Association says it’s concerned with the USDA’s decision to discontinue its reporting of farm acreage, yield, and production estimates at the county level. RFA chief economist Scott […]
Global Dairy Trade index up slightly
The Global Dairy Trade Index was up 0.1% in Tuesday’s trading session. A slight rise in the whole milk powder price helped balance losses in the cheese market. Whole milk […]
Specialty growers busy with planting season
It’s been a busy spring for specialty growers in Illinois. Tony Pferschy, of Garlic Breath Farms in northern Illinois, says spring preparations are well under way. “Yeah, we do 70,000 […]
Iowa FFA members pursue leadership development
The 96th Iowa FFA Convention wraps up Tuesday in Ames. Scott Johnson, executive director of the Iowa FFA Association, says the state’s annual leadership conference provides a unique opportunity for […]
USTR Tai criticized during House Ways and Means Committee hearing on trade
The chair of the House Ways and Means Committee expressed disappointment in the performance of the U.S. Trade Representative during a hearing Tuesday morning. Missouri Republican Jason Smith said the […]
