Iowa Department Of Agriculture Warning Poultry Producers Of Disease
(Undated) — The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship wants poultry producers and residents with backyard birds to be aware of any signs and symptoms of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Since the first case was reported
USDA Releases October WASDE Report
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday, USDA lowered corn and soybean yield estimates slightly below trade expectations in the October World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report. Corn yield came in at 173 bushels per acre (bpa) which
Fall Scouting Facilitates Stronger Performance Next Season
WESTFIELD, Ind. (Oct. 12, 2023) – Prep work for harvest should include scouting fields for late threats to yield. “Knowing the state of your fields helps limit harvest loss and plan for next season,” says LG Seeds Agronomist
POET Bioproducts Center Grand Opening
BROOKINGS, S.D. (October 11, 2023) – Today, POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels and a leader in bioproducts, South Dakota State University, and South Dakota Mines celebrated the grand opening of the POET Bioproducts Center. Through
National Dairy Board Scholarship Award Winners Announced
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The dairy checkoff has awarded 12 academic scholarships to students enrolled in programs that emphasize dairy and who have shown potential to become future dairy leaders. The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), through
Midwestern Hog Farmers Urge Congress to Reject EATS Act and Protect Market Opportunity
Washington, D.C. — Today a group of independent hog farmers sent a letter to Congressional Agriculture Committee leadership in opposition to the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S.2019 and H.R.4417). The farmers urged lawmakers to oppose the EATS
Clean Fuels Conference Lassos Top Talent and Topics
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – At the center of one of the most transformative times in history for clean fuels, where biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel are gaining unprecedented traction across powerhouse markets, the annual Clean Fuels Conference has
All Breeds Cattle Tour Visits Lisbon-area Breeders
Nine seedstock producers representing five breeds of cattle were showcased during the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s (NDSA) All Breeds Cattle Tour Oct. 9. The tour celebrated its 36th year, featuring an impressive group of Lisbon, N.D.,-area beef
The Best Offense Against HPAI is Biosecurity
A recent headline said South Dakota officials found Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a commercial turkey flock. HPAI is typically spread by wild birds during spring and fall migrations. Michael Crusan, communications director with the Minnesota Board
Farm Bill Extension Easy Despite Hill Turmoil Says Senior Ag Lawmaker
A likely farm bill extension should be easy to pass despite the political turmoil on Capitol Hill, now complicated by war in the Middle East. That, according to a senior Ag lawmaker. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) was