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New swine transportation research working to identify practical disease prevention tools
New research from the National Swine Health Strategy could help producers limit the spread of disease. Dr. Megan Hood with Reicks Veterinary Research and Consulting says researchers are looking at
First commercial HPAI case reported in Wisconsin as fall migration begins across Upper Midwest
Wisconsin has confirmed its first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in a commercial poultry flock as the disease moves across the Upper Midwest. State Veterinarian Darlene Konkle tells
Rollins rolls out new biofuels strategy to expand ethanol exports and grow renewable energy markets
The USDA has announced a new plan to chart a path forward for American renewable energy. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the American Biofuels Trade Outlook has four key pillars,
Study: Iowa is at an energy crossroads due to fast-rising power demand
Electricity demand in Iowa is growing like never before, and a study says that’s largely due to the proliferation of data centers for AI and cloud computing. The 16th annual Iowa
Nonfat dry milk tops $2 as cash dairy prices move mostly higher Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly up Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0025 to $0.7625. Two sales were reported ranging from $0.76 to $0.7625. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150
Public safety officials and NRA weigh in, while two major Iowa groups don’t endorse in governor’s race
Rob Sand, the Democrat who’s running for governor, is touting endorsements from five dozen current and former public safety officials, including seven county attorneys. Fremont County Peter Johnson, a Democrat
Wyffels: fine-tuning inputs can help protect corn margins
Corn farmers are scrutinizing every input expecting margins to be tight again next year. Wyffels Hybrids area agronomy manager Mike Witt says fall soil tests can help inform fertilizer decisions.
Sombke: farm bill faces challenges beyond Senate Ag Committee vote
The Senate Ag Committee is scheduled to vote again on the farm bill on Wednesday, and the South Dakota Farmers Union president expects it to advance. However, Doug Sombke says
Paul Noe named president and CEO of Corn Refiners Association
Paul Noe has been named the next president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association. The current CEO John Bode announced his retirement earlier this year. Noe has spent the
If you want to rebuild the herd, go where the cows are
Commentary Every January, USDA gives us a snapshot of America’s cattle inventory. The January 1, 2026, numbers show that Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri account for more than 28 percent of
