Metzger: China soybean purchases face growing uncertainty

A soybean farmer from Ohio says it still remains unclear if China will meet its commitment to buy 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of February. Scott Metzger, president of the American Soybean Association, tells Brownfield the purchase deadline pushes up against the Brazilian soybean harvest. “Who knows where it’ll go…… Continue Reading

Nebraska confirms multiple HPAI cases in backyard flocks

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture has announced four cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in small backyard flocks across parts of the state. In late December, the NDA and USDA confirmed a case in Butler County and since November the virus has also been identified in Keith, Howard, Washington and Scotts Bluff Counties. In a…… Continue Reading

A rather mild, generally tranquil early-January weather for most across the Heartland

Across the Corn Belt, snow in portions of the Great Lakes region—mainly from Minnesota to Michigan—is causing travel disruptions and increasing livestock stress.  In contrast, mild, dry weather covers the southern tier of the Corn Belt, where Tuesday’s maximum temperatures will reach 60°F or higher. On the Plains, dry weather accompanies significantly warmer-than-normal weather.  In…… Continue Reading

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