Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine working to address growing needs

The dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine says building a strong pipeline of veterinarians is crucial to meeting the growing needs of farmers and ranchers. Dr. Bret Marsh says national shortages are making it harder for veterinarians to keep up with rising demand. “We have more animals in our state than any time…Continue Reading

Red crown rot detections increasing

The agronomy education lead at Beck’s Hybrids says more cases of suspected red crown rot are popping up in Illinois this year. Matt Montgomery says more farmers are closely examining areas of soybean fields previously thought to have Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) symptoms. “SDS-like symptoms, but it kills the plant fast, leaves the leaves attached,…Continue Reading

Baldwin wants Dairy PRIDE attached to farm bill

A Wisconsin Senator who wants the Food and Drug Administration to enforce dairy standards of identity wants her legislation mandating enforcement to cross the finish line this time. Tammy Baldwin has authored the Dairy PRIDE Act to require imitation products that don’t have the required nutritional value to stop using terms like milk, butter, and…Continue Reading

Iowa Farm Bureau applauds EPA for addressing DEF concerns

The president of Iowa Farm Bureau is encouraged by EPA action to address farmer concerns with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) systems. Brent Johnson, who farms in Calhoun County, says more details need to be known. “We’re still learning (about) what exactly they’re talking about. But the fact that the EPA is leaning into those opportunities…Continue Reading

Superior Ag and Premier Companies explore merger 

Two-Indiana based farmer-owned cooperatives have announced they are exploring a merger to strengthen their customer offerings. In a joint statement, Superior Ag and Premier Companies said they are looking to expand innovations and continue to serve their farmers as the marketplace changes.  The board of directors for both companies said a unified cooperative could bring additional…Continue Reading

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