Federal officials expected to require H5N1 milk testing

A veterinarian and animal disease researcher says he’s expecting federal officials to require milk testing for the avian influenza virus. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the University of Wisconsin’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tells Brownfield a nationwide bulk tank or milk silo testing requirement is likely coming in early December. “That was announced a couple of weeks…… Continue Reading

Grassley looks favorably at nomination of Rollins for Ag Secretary

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he looks favorably on the nomination of Brooke Rollins to be the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield he’s somewhat familiar with the Texas native from her time serving on the Trump administration Economic Advisory Council in 2016. “I look at her nomination…… Continue Reading

Corn growers exploring new uses

Corn growers are supporting new uses of their commodity.                Jeff Scates, chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, says expanding the use of corn can bring added profitability to farmers. “One of the things that we’ve recently done was partnered with some other corn states throughout the Midwest and created the Radicle Corn Challenge.”  He…… Continue Reading

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