Congressman says China’s rare earth export limits tied to trade war

The ranking member of the U.S. House Committee on China says the country’s move to tighten exports of rare earth minerals is a direct result of the ongoing trade war. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi says U.S. reliance on China for the products is well known. “They’ve exploited it and it’s caused big problems in our manufacturing…… Continue Reading

HPAI detected in Elkhart County, Indiana

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected in a commercial meat duck facility in Elkhart County, Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says 3,500 birds will be depopulated and an approximately 6.2-mile control area with a more than 12-mile surveillance zone in portions of LaGrange, Elkhart, and Noble counties has been established.  Indiana is a leading producer…… Continue Reading

Avian influenza affects another Wisconsin flock

Wisconsin has three new cases of avian influenza in the past three weeks. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says the newest case is a backyard flock in Racine County involving eight birds confirmed October 9th. Wisconsin has two other recent cases of H5N1 avian influenza in Jefferson County, both on commercial egg…… Continue Reading

A Soybean Harvest Update

In this episode of Spotlight on Soybeans, we talk with Marc Zell, a farmer from Linn County and a Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Board member. He says the early planted soybeans are better than expected at harvest this year. Listen to hear more! The post A Soybean Harvest Update appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.…… Continue Reading

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