A biosecurity specialist is encouraging the poultry and livestock industries to properly sanitize transportation fleets. Keith Bailey with Hydro-Chem Systems says highly pathogenic avian influenza is difficult to manage because it can be transmitted multiple ways, including by vehicles. “The virus is being transferred by the feces of birds. It ends up drying or whatever,…… Continue Reading

A risk management specialist has some advice for crop farmers intent on remaining profitable. Josh Ulbricht with Compeer Financial says understanding the goals of the operation is a good starting point. “A lot of that is going to come down to your financial reporting and how comprehensive is it. Are you doing consistent year-end balance…… Continue Reading

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, adding to the week’s modest losses. The trade is monitoring weather in South America, with the chance of better harvest weather in parts of Brazil and some possible rain for Argentina. Ag commodities in general were also waiting for any updates on the potential for new…… Continue Reading