Spring into Nitrogen Planning
Spring is just around the corner and that means farmers are thinking about the approaching growing season. Corteva Agriscience Nitrogen Stabilizers Strategic Account Manager, Heather Vosburgh, says there are several considerations […]
Cattle slaughter pace slows as USDA reports a sharp drop in January marketings
An ag economist says the slaughter pace for cattle is slowing. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says the USDA had marketings down 13 percent for January in this […]
Understanding Alpha-Gal Syndrome
Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergy to the carbohydrate called alpha-gal, which is found in most mammals. Eden Stewart, an Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health educator at the University of […]
Farmer Bridge Assistance signup details announced
Enrollment for the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance program will begin on Monday, February 23, 2026. The Farmer Bridge Assistance program will provide $11 billion in one-time payments to row crop […]
January milk production rises as USDA reports four percent of dairies closed
An ag economist says milk production is likely to increase in 2026 while cow numbers tighten. During the USDA Ag Outlook, Anthony Fisher highlighted how high beef prices have been […]
Wheat ends week on higher note, helped out by drought concerns, short covering
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, while still ending the week with modest gains. Beans are watching South America, with scattered near-term rain in the forecast for […]
Bovine TB detected in Michigan dairy herd
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says a dairy herd in northern Michigan has been confirmed with bovine tuberculosis. The department says the herd in Charlevoix County was identified […]
NPPC frames Prop 12 fight as battle over who sets America’s farming standards
The National Pork Producers Council continues to warn of unintended consequences if Congress does not address Proposition 12. NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys tells Brownfield several states are moving forward with […]
Brakebush Brothers win state manufacturing award
A large chicken processor has won a Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year award. Brakebush Brothers, Inc. is a family-owned processor of value-added chicken products for national grocery chains, foodservice, and […]
U.S. poultry production falls to start 2026
U.S. poultry production saw a year-over-year decline in January. The USDA says 4.49 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome, 3% below the previous year, due to slower processing and […]