Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Nebraska Dairy Herd
LINCOLN –The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in
Harvest Pressure Builds as Fields Open Up
Harvest pressure is weighing on Monday’s market trade as combines roll and grain begins to move into the bin. At the same time, concerns continue to mount over stalled trade talks with China—raising questions about what’s next
Rollins Previews New Dietary Guidelines, Highlights Whole Foods and Regenerative Farming
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the upcoming national dietary guidelines are being built on a straightforward approach that emphasizes sound, simple and clear recommendations. “These guidelines will prioritize whole, healthy and nutritious foods, such as whole fat
Cattle Shooting Higher, Grains Mixed to Start the Week
It’s a mixed start to the week in the grain trade with the outside markets awaiting the Federal Reserve meeting and a possible rate cut later in the week. Meantime, the cattle markets is on a tear
Fertilizer Prices on the Rise
Fertilizer prices appear to be on the rise again. While they have not hit the record high they reached in 2022, Faith Parum, an AFBF economist, explained in Newsline that some products, like phosphates, are climbing higher. “Really what
K-State moves into Top 5 of country’s agriculture colleges
By Chevy-Lynn Vaske, K-State Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University’s College of Agriculture has moved up to No. 5 in Niche.com’s annual list of the Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences, reinforcing its reputation as one of
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Warns of 1,700% Hike in Animal Market Fees
Wisconsin agriculture groups are raising alarms over a proposal that would sharply raise registration and inspection fees for animal markets, dealers, and truckers. Jason Mugnaini, Executive Director for Government Relations with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, says
Report Finds Corn is Top Plant-Based Ingredient in U.S. Pet Food
Corn has emerged as the most widely used plant-based ingredient in U.S. pet food, according to a report released by the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER). The 2024 Pet Food Ingredient Analysis, published in March,