Recent Foot and Mouth Disease cases in Europe are renewing concerns of a potential outbreak in the U.S. swine herd. FMD has been detected in Germany, Hungary, and Slovakia after maintaining several decades of negative status, leading to the culling of infected animals and restrictions on livestock movement. USDA research veterinary medical officer Dr. Jonathan…… Continue Reading

The Minnesota Senate passed its ag budget bill Wednesday. Senate Ag Committee chair Aric Putnam tells Brownfield there was bipartisan support in his chamber for the legislation. “But not as enthusiastic as the bill actually deserved. Unfortunately, a bunch of the minority just weren’t on the floor, and all of them voted against the bill…… Continue Reading

The USDA says emergency efforts to prevent the spread of New World screwworm will resume. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says Mexico has agreed to eliminate restrictions that have been in place, including waiving customs duties on eradication equipment and removing limits on USDA aircraft operations. The agreement follows the Secretary’s letter, sent last weekend, to her counterpart in…… Continue Reading