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Broiler numbers down on week, up on year

Broiler numbers declined from last week while remaining ahead of the 2023 pace. The USDA says 241.409 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, 563,000 less than the previous week, but still 4% more than a year ago, with the average hatchability at 79.9%.... Read More.

Domestic ethanol supply tightens

The U.S. ethanol supply dipped to a near one-year low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says domestic stocks hit their lowest level since early December 2023 at 21.771 million barrels, a decrease of 452,000 on the week. That is an increase of... Read More.

Using ultrasound for chute-side diagnostics

Using ultrasound isn’t a new concept in the cattle industry But, Dr. Brad White, a veterinarian and director of the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University, says using it to calculate lung score is — because respiratory diseases don’t always affect the entire... Read More.

Food for Opportunity launched by USDA at World Food Prize

A new USDA program will promote the use of non-traditional commodities in food assistance programs. Under Secretary Alexis Taylor says Food for Opportunity aims to help food insecure countries. “Through Food for Opportunity, USDA will not only expand the commodity list available to current... Read More.

Southeast Indiana harvest nearing completion

A southeast Indiana farmer says harvest is wrapping up. Tim Gauck says once they got started, they had very few delays.  “Like almost everyone I’ve talked to in Indiana, the soybeans were drier than we would have liked, but now we’re running corn and it’s dry... Read More.

A vision for a food and water secure world

A leader with a Nebraska-based institute says they have a vision for a food and water secure world. Peter McCornick, executive director of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska, says it’s critical to improve water management in ag... Read More.

The importance of seed in global food systems

A staff member with Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center says feeding a growing population starts with seeds. Cindy Hicks tells Brownfield farmers can help lead the charge in establishing global access to nutritious food. “We know that the population is growing, and farmland... Read More.

Workforce disruptions put the food supply chain at risk

A food economist says he’s concerned disruptions to the migrant workforce could ripple effects throughout the ag economy. David Ortega with Michigan State University says it would immediately drive up labor and food costs. “It may push many small operations out of business since... Read More.

Questions remain following Pure Prairie Poultry closure

Iowa’s Ag Secretary Mike Naig says questions remain following the Pure Prairie Poultry bankruptcy and the closure of their Iowa processing plant. “We’re asking what happened? How did it happen? How did we get here? What actions did the owners and managers of Pure... Read More.

INFB Health Plans reaches 10,000 people covered milestone

Indiana Farm Bureau says their health care coverage is addressing a significant need in rural communities. Health Plans Manager Steve Allen says it is the fourth year of offering coverage. INFB Health Plans is now covering more 10,000 people. “Our farmer community came to us... Read More.
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