Farm News

H5N1 detected in Iowa commercial turkey flock

Sunday, December 8

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1 HPAI) has been detected in an Iowa commercial turkey flock. The flock, located in Palo Alto County, Iowa, will be depopulated. This is the state’s fifth case within poultry this year. H5N1 can also impact dairy cattle, and 13...

IFB addresses AFBF dispute

Sunday, December 8

Leaders with the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) opened their 110th annual meeting by addressing their ongoing dispute with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Brownfield’s Jared White has more… IFB president Brian Duncan says AFBF moved to expel the organization following a business decision...

Wisconsin Farm Bureau member never misses annual meeting

Sunday, December 8

A western Wisconsin farmer believes so strongly in the farming community and Farm Bureau, he has never missed an annual state meeting. Carl Casper tells Brownfield, “This is my 60th consecutive annual meeting.” Casper’s family farm is west of Menomonie. He tells Brownfield he’s...

Late season bow hunting strategies

Friday, December 6

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USDA issues milk testing order

Friday, December 6

A new Federal Order was issued Friday by USDA requiring that raw (unpasteurized) milk samples nationwide be collected and shared with USDA for testing. As part of a five-stage program, USDA will immediately begin nationwide testing of milk silos at dairy processing facilities. In...

H5N1 found in Iowa, first detection since June

Friday, December 6

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a flock of commercial layer chickens in Sioux County, Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says it’s the state’s first confirmed case of H5N1 since June, and the fourth overall within poultry this...

Lobbyist says Rollins nomination could be good for ag

Friday, December 6

The head lobbyist for Syngenta says President-elect Trump’s nomination of Brooke Rollins for Secretary of Agriculture could be good for the industry. Mary Kay Thatcher tells Brownfield, “I think that she’s got some good background.” She says, “She grew up on a farm, has...

Corn finishes Friday firm

Friday, December 6

Soybeans were mixed, mostly modestly lower, while still closing firm for the week in the most active months. Beans consolidated Friday with some influence during the session from both soybean meal and soybean oil. The March contract did trade above $10 during the session...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 6, 2024

Friday, December 6

Mar. corn closed at $4.40, up 5 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.93 and 3/4, unchangedJan. soybean meal closed at $287.40, down $3.70Jan. soybean oil closed at 42.97, up 66 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.57 and 1/4, down 1 centFeb. live cattle closed at $186.17,...

Tar spot attacks slowly, creating management challenges

Friday, December 6

A plant pathologist says tar spot is unlike many crop diseases. Dr. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield they’re learning more about the biology of the tar spot fungus, and finding it attacks plants slower, and then ramps up. “That tar...

Protect your eyes as part of H5N1 plan

Friday, December 6

The National Farm Medicine Center says the H5N1 avian influenza virus is not a big threat to human health. Melissa Ploeckelman tells Brownfield when people contract the virus, it’s similar to other flu viruses. “You maybe have some respiratory symptoms. Maybe you get diarrhea,...

Eleven-year-old Indiana native puts together first ever Ringside for Riley fundraiser

Friday, December 6

An eleven-year-old from Alexandra, Indiana has partnered with the Indiana Beef Cattle Association to give back to the organization that helped save her life. Riley Hospital for Children is the state’s largest pediatric care provider and treats more than 300,000 patients each year. One of...