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Illinois Pork Producers tackle labor shortage with Swine Technician apprenticeships
The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says a new livestock apprenticeship program is aimed at strengthening the industry’s workforce. Jennifer Tirey says five of the state’s community colleges are now offering certificates in the role of Swine Animal Care Technician. “Essentially, you’re helping these individuals make the choice to work on a…… Continue Reading
HPAI in Allegan County backyard poultry
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza for the first time in Allegan County. The state says the backyard flock is the first detection of the virus in the county since the outbreak began in the state in 2022 and the tenth case reported since the beginning of…… Continue Reading
Michigan ag director warns state budget cuts threaten disease control, food safety
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says the state’s House-passed budget would significantly limit disease mitigation and food safety efforts. Tim Boring tells Brownfield eliminating more than a third of the department’s funding puts essential functions at risk, including the state’s Bovine Tuberculosis mitigation efforts. “It’s really critical to maintain that split…… Continue Reading
Taiwan signs agreement to purchase Ohio-grown ag products
A group of corn and soybean buyers from Taiwan recently signed a memorandum of understanding to purchase more than one billion dollars worth of Ohio-grown agricultural products by 2029. Brian Baldridge, director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, says the agreement could help boost U.S. ag exports for the state’s farmers. “Taiwan needs our products…… Continue Reading
Scotty McCreery’s Toddler Suggests Hilarious Fast-Food Baby Name
Amidst tour dates and music gigs, Scotty McCreery shares a light-hearted family moment with a surprising baby name choice. It’s a mix of laughter and parenting reality. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Soybean prices plunge in Dakotas amid faltering China demand
China’s reluctance to buy new crop U.S. soybeans could be most felt by farmers in the Dakotas. University of Minnesota Extension grain market economist Ed Usset says bean acres in North and South Dakota have risen significantly the past three decades. “And what they do with those soybeans, most of them anyway, get on shuttle…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer praises cover crops for soil health benefits
A southwest Iowa farmer is having long-term success using cover crops. Mark Peterson of Stanton says he’s used multiple species through the years to improve soil health. “We have across the farm raised our organic matter over 1 percent (and) every percent that you raise it is an extra inch of water holding capacity.” He…… Continue Reading
See How Brittany Aldean Tributed Charlie Kirk at His Memorial
Brittany Aldean was among the thousands of mourners who attended Kirk’s memorial service in Glendale, Ariz. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
U.S. grain export inspections exceed year ago levels for corn, wheat, and soybeans
The USDA says corn, soybean, and wheat export inspections as of the week ending September 18th are ahead of what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2025/26 marketing year kicked off June 1st for wheat and September 1st for beans, corn, and sorghum. The USDA’s next round of supply and demand…… Continue Reading
