Purdue program improves safety in U.S. egg production

The creator of the Shell Egg Academy would like to grow the quality and sustainability program.  Purdue University associate professor Darrin Karcher says it’s currently offered twice a year.  “Our target audience is the workers in the production houses with the birds as well as the workers that are on the processing line,” he says. The…… Continue Reading

AFBF pushes back IFB expulsion

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) won’t terminate Illinois Farm Bureau’s (IFB) membership on December 20th as originally planned. AFBF’s Board of Directors have approved an amended resolution that would instead end IFB’s membership effective 30 days after conclusion of the pending litigation between the two groups. In a statement to Brownfield, IFB president Brian…… Continue Reading

Take advantage of risk management protection in 2025

An insurance agent says livestock producers should have a risk management plan in 2025.  Shane Holtorf says Livestock Risk Protection helps producers protect their income.  “Sitting here at all time high prices or right up next to all time high prices, it’s a very attractive program to be able to use a government subsidy and take some…… Continue Reading

HPAI detected in Wisconsin turkey flock

Wisconsin has a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a poultry flock. State Veterinarian Darlene Konkle says 13,507 turkeys are affected on a farm in Barron County. She says, “DATCP animal health officials are working with USDA animal health officials to respond to that detection in a joint response.” Konkle says further testing…… Continue Reading

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