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HPAI confirmed at large Ohio poultry operation

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed at a large Ohio commercial poultry operation. Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge tells Brownfield it involves nearly a million birds at a laying facility in southwest Ohio. “We’re hopeful this is an isolated case....

Rural child care remains an expensive challenge

One of the expenses farm families often deal with is child care for very young farm children, if it is even available. Michaela Hoffelmeyer and Trish Fisher at the University of Wisconsin- Madison are part of a multi-state research team looking into the availability...

Cattle futures mixed, preparing for direct business

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were mixed, watching the distribution of this week’s show list. February live was down $.35 at $190.30 and April was $.32 lower at $193.02. January feeders were up $.25 at $261.62 and March was $.50 higher...

Wet spring, dry summer a theme for 2024

Many farmers will remember 2024 for its wet spring and dry summer. Ron Geis with Corteva Agriscience says those conditions were problematic for weed control. “In part, we may have washed away some of our early residual herbicides. And the other thing is not...

RFA CEO says battle continues for year-round E15

A year-round E15 solution remains a priority for the Renewable Fuels Association in 2025. CEO Geoff Cooper says it was disappointing to see Congress withdraw a provision from the Continuing Resolution. “We’ve known for some time that the best chances of moving this legislative...

Export inspections mostly mixed

The USDA says that as of the week ending December 26th, corn, soybean, and wheat export inspections continue to run ahead of what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year started June 1st for wheat and September 1st...

Craig calls new farm bill her top priority

The next Ranking Member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says completing a new farm bill is her number one priority. Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig tells Brownfield she’s disappointed that didn’t happen during the last Congress. “This is fair warning though to everybody, unless...

Cash dairy prices mostly lower Monday

Cash dairy prices were mostly lower except for cheese Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey prices were unchanged at $0.75.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0375 at $1.91. No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels were up $0.04 at...

Not much friendly market news to ring in 2025

A market analyst suggests there’s not much friendly news for corn and soybean prices to begin 2025. Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing says demand has been a bright spot. “That’s about it for now because we have no weather story to talk about....

Illinois “Farm to School” program gaining momentum into new year

The executive director of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association says more children are eating fresh foods thanks to the state’s Farm to School program. Raghela Scavuzzo says the program is gaining momentum heading into the new year. “The State Board of Education entered into...
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