Local, State & Ag News
New Wisconsin avian influenza cases affect over four million birds
Wisconsin has lost four-point-three million commercial laying hens to highly-pathogenic avian influenza in less than a week. Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection officials say the two newest cases
Top candidates revealed for Alice in Dairyland
The field of candidates for Wisconsin’s next Alice in Dairyland has been narrowed down to six. The top candidates for the 79th Alice are Faith Baerwolf, Kelly Herness, Gabrielle Huitema,
Iowa’s Feenstra and Nunn tout Ag Committee’s Farm Bill
The Ag Committee in the U.S. House has passed an 800-page Farm Bill that would set federal agriculture and food assistance program rules and spending for five years. The 2018
Southwest Iowan donates family land for new Taylor County nature preserve
A 65-acre tract of land in southwest Iowa near the Missouri border is being donated to Taylor County, providing a natural space that will be preserved and turned into a
State funding helps launch Minnesota FFA’s 100-year anniversary plans
Minnesota is gearing up for the 100th anniversary of FFA. Minnesota FFA Foundation executive director Val Aarsvold says there will be a year-long celebration in 2028 culminating in the milestone.
U.S. pushing for fair and predictable agriculture trade with China
The chief ag negotiator with United States Trade Representative says the administration is working to ensure a fair and balanced relationship with China. Julie Callahan told reporters during the recent
Iowa bill sets prior authorization timelines
The Iowa House and Senate have unanimously approved a bill that sets some state rules for prior authorization, the process insurance companies and government-run insurance programs use before approving a
Missouri court grants preliminary approval for $7.3 billion nationwide Roundup settlement
A state court in Missouri has granted preliminary approval to a proposed U.S nationwide class action settlement to resolve current and future claims against Roundup™. Bayer has proposed a $7.3 billion
Cash dairy mostly steady to higher Friday
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher except butter Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.64. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0075 at $1.6175. One sale was recorded at that price. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.57. One sale was recorded at that price. Butter prices were down $0.03 at $2.01. Forty-seven sales
Massey Ferguson Showcases TIM Technology and MF 9S Tractor Updates at Commodity Classic
Labor shortages remain a challenge for many farms, and new technology from Massey Ferguson aims to help producers maintain efficiency and consistency in the field. At the recent Commodity Classic
