A district veterinarian with the Indiana State Board of Animal Heath says New World screwworm remains a serious risk for the livestock industry. Debbie Boyd says the pest isn’t a threat to the U.S. milk supply but, “It really affects the animals,” she says. “Wounds that are not healing and growing in size. The New […] The post Dairy producers urged to stay vigilant against New World screwworm appeared first […]
The 2026 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) is on its way to the full U.S. House. The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Tuesday unanimously passed the over $6 billion bipartisan legislation that lays out the federal government’s priorities to improve and maintain the country’s ports, inland waterways, and more. Committee Chair Sam Graves, […] The post 2026 Water Resources Development Act moves forward appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says House Ag Committee Chairman GT Thompson’s ag labor reform package is a step in the right direction. “As for Chairman Thompson’s bill, food security is national security and making sure we’re supporting our Iowa farmers is a top priority,” she said Tuesday. “So, we have to focus on that, continuing […] The post Rep. Hinson welcomes ag labor discussion as Congress reviews Chairman Thompson’s bill […]
A professor of entomology at Ohio State University says increased pest pressure this year could help farmers plan for better pest management next year. Kelley Tilmon says slugs were found in more than 11 counties in corn, soybeans, and alfalfa fields across the state. “Slugs are in the field year-round,” she says. “They don’t leave, […] The post 2026 slug pressure could help farmers plan for better pest management for […]
USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says the department’s One Farmer, One File program will be transformative for producers. “They’re going to have a value from a time savings, from increased accuracy,” he says. “More things that you can do with an acreage report, you know, as a producer.” He says farmers will eventually have the option to share precision ag data, and that should improve accuracy for acreage […] The post Undersecretary Fordyce says USDA modernization efforts will boost efficiency and accuracy appeared […]
Two farmers say last week’s extreme rainfall and flash flooding in southeast Missouri had agriculture impacts. Jeff Reed raises cattle in Wayne and Butler Counties, and farms along the lower Black River. He says the hardest hit areas in last Friday’s storm were along the upper Black River with property damage and cattle washed away. […] The post Missouri farmers report cattle losses, flooded fields after historic rain appeared first […]
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says renewed tensions in the Black Sea region, and the continued Middle East conflict mean higher production costs and more market uncertainty. The global energy market is getting tighter as Ukraine strikes oil refineries and ships exporting Russian oil. Ben Brown tells Brownfield the U.S. crude oil […] The post Global conflicts could raise fuel costs again, boost wheat market volatility appeared […]
Cattle producers are wondering when the stretch of high beef prices might come to an end. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association president Jake Thompson says these are unprecedented times for the cattle market. “It’s an interesting time. I think we hopefully have a little time ahead of us where we can continue to see this. I’ve […] The post High beef prices have producers asking what’s next appeared first on Brownfield […]
Cash dairy prices were mostly up Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.020 to $0.70. Two sales were recorded ranging from $0.70 to $0.7025. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.050 to $1.6050. Eight sales were reported ranging from $1.59 to $1.6050. Cheese barrels were up $0.040 to $1.60. Three sales were reported ranging from $1.5950 to $1.60. Butter was unchanged at $1.64. No sales were recorded. Nonfat dry milk was down $0.00250 to $1.5275. Thirteen sales were recorded ranging from $1.5275 to $1.54. The post A mixed Tuesday for cash dairy prices at the CME Group appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
