The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-08
New Saskatchewan agriculture minister
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced his new cabinet. Read more
2024-11-08
Live Auction Again Will Be Part Of Opening Night At KLA Convention
A live benefit auction November 20 during the KLA Convention & Expo in Manhattan will feature bull sale credits, livestock equipment, original artwork and more. Proceeds from items sold will support... Read more
2024-11-08
UNL Commits $5 Million to Better Measure Environmental Impact of Cattle
“We’re asking beef producers to make changes without the science to know it is beneficial, and not being able to accurately measure whether their change worked,” said Galen Erickson, professor of... Read more
2024-11-08
CDC Expands Avian Flu Testing for Farm Workers, Notes 7% Infection Rate in Those Exposed to Infected Cows
An eagerly anticipated serology study in farm workers exposed to H5N1-infected dairy cattle shows that 7% had antibodies suggesting prior infection, findings that today triggered enhanced testing,... Read more
2024-11-08
Feeder Cattle Futures Prices
Feeder cattle futures prices rallied in September and October to offset much of the decline that occurred in August. The January 2025 contract dropped roughly $25 per CWT from mid-July to mid-August.... Read more
2024-11-08
Low Inventory Leads to Uncertainty in Cattle Markets
A pair of recent market reports
paint a picture of cattle on feed supplies remaining steady even as cash cattle prices moved higher. Bernt Nelson, an economist for the American Farm Bureau... Read more
2024-11-08
USDA to Begin Bulk Testing Milk Supplies Where Bird Flu in Cows Was Detected
The USDA will begin bulk testing milk supplies in states where dairy cattle tested positive for H5N1 bird flu. Indiana is not one of them. Read more
2024-11-08
Urban Cow Program in Sioux City Starts Dec. 12
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a new
Urban Cow program series beginning Dec. 12 at the ISU Extension and Outreach Woodbury County office in Sioux City. Read more
2024-11-08
From Military Service to Public Service, U.S. Air Force Veteran BreAnna Martinez Shares Her Path to USDA
Imagine you are 18 years old, from a rural town, and figuring out your next steps. You want opportunities to learn, meet new people, and travel the world. Read more
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2024-11-08
Funding from 2501 Program Strengthens Tribal Communities
“We measure success one student at a time,” said John Phillips, chief of staff at the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), an organization dedicated to improving educational... Read more
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2024-11-07
Farm Bureau calls for farm bill progress
Farm Bureau congratulates the new president and calls for action on critical issues like the farm bill, tax relief, and labour, highlighting the need for strong support in agriculture. Read more
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2024-11-07
September marks growth in pork exports
U.S. pork exports saw strong September growth, driven by demand in Mexico, Central America, and Asian markets, setting the stage for potential records in volume and value this year. Read more
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