Ban on live cattle imports from Mexico continues to impact industry

Live cattle imports from Mexico haven’t resumed, and a livestock economist says the longer the ban continues, the more impact it will have on the markets. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) temporarily suspended imports of live cattle and bison from Mexico on November 22, 2024. The ban…… Continue Reading

Proposed Canadian tariffs would have major input impact

The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says the Trump administration’s threatened tariffs against Canada would likely have major impacts on fertilizer prices. Kevin Johnson says U.S. agriculture relies on Canadian potash. “Probably 98% of all potash that comes into the United States is coming outside of our borders.”  He says, “Out of…… Continue Reading

HPAI detected in Randolph County, Indiana

Another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Indiana. The latest case was detected in a non-commercial hobby flock in Randolph County. Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says 70 birds will be depopulated. This is the eighth case of H5N1 since the start of the year.  Avian influenza does not present…… Continue Reading

2025 Michigan Master Farmers lead by example

Soil health and service are central to this year’s Michigan Master Farmer award winners. Jim and Laurie Isley have been conservation advocates for more than 45 years while growing corn and soybeans farm in Lenawee County. Laurie tells Brownfield, “We have the privilege to be involved in agriculture, but we have a responsibility to give…… Continue Reading

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