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USDA confirms additional screwworm cases in Texas and increases containment efforts
The USDA has confirmed three more cases of New World screwworm in Texas, bringing the total to fifteen. Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says when it comes to containing the pest,
Ernst backs USDA response to NWS cases
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says the USDA’s response to New World screwworm has been adequate. “I know that Secretary (Rollins) is working on a program with sterile flies,” she said,
Safety team calls on Iowans to take note of blue signs at rail crossings
Small blue signs are posted at thousands of rail crossings in Iowa and those signs can be lifesavers if there’s trouble on the tracks. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s rail
Wheat export inspection pace looks solid early in 2026/27
U.S. export inspections were mixed during the week ending June 18th. The USDA says wheat inspections were up on the week, led by the Philippines, reflecting the good global demand
Cash dairy prices down Monday at CME
Cash dairy prices were down to start off the week Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.68. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0600 to $1.39. Eight sales were recorded ranging from
Premier Communications Warns Customers about Scam Message
Premier Communications is warning customers about a scam message falsely claiming to be from the company. The message, which has been circulating online, tells recipients that unusual activity has been
West-central Minnesota farmer weathers recent storms well
A farmer in west-central Minnesota says they’ve been fortunate so far with severe weather. Jamie Beyer and her husband grow corn, soybeans, sugarbeets, and alfalfa near Wheaton. “Things are looking
Iowa State to sell alcohol at football, basketball games
You’ll be able to buy an adult beverage inside the stadium at Iowa State home football and basketball games this season. Iowa State University Athletic director Jamie Pollard released a
Uncertainty continues to dominate global fertilizer supplies
The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says global fertilizer supplies will be constrained for the foreseeable future even if the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens. Veronica Nigh says many
FCS Financial Field Notes: Connect Program Supports Next Generation
FCS Financials’ senior vice president of marketing, Kate Lambert, says resources are available for young and beginning farmers, including the Connect program. “Today’s farming environment doesn’t allow somebody just to
