Red meat, poultry stocks fall in January

Red meat and poultry stocks tightened during January. That was due to changes in production and generally good demand. The USDA says the 893.726 million pounds of red meat in cold storage at the start of February were down 6% on the year, with a slight decline for beef to 463.28 million pounds and an…… Continue Reading

Illinois stressing poultry biosecurity amidst avian flu outbreaks

The Illinois state veterinarian says poultry producers need to ensure strict biosecurity measures as the nation continues to deal with outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Dr. Mark Ernst says the state has confirmed four cases of the disease since late last year. “Had a game bird flock, a couple of turkey flocks, and a…… Continue Reading

Brownfield expands Agriculture Today product line 

Jefferson City, Missouri (February 21, 2025) – For years, subscribers have relied upon Brownfield’s Agriculture Today e-newsletter as a daily source of agricultural news and information. In recent weeks, we have added a daily audio program to enhance Brownfield’s Agriculture Today suite of products.  The Agriculture Today audio program is a daily wrap-up, highlighting the day’s agricultural news and market movers.…… Continue Reading

2nd HPAI Monroe County backyard flock

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed the second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Monroe County near the Ohio border. State officials say the backyard flock is the second detection of the virus in the county this month and the seventh case in the state reported since the beginning of…… Continue Reading

Farm equipment sales drop for 18th straight month

An ag economist says farm equipment sales continue to struggle. Ernie Goss with Creighton University says the farm equipment index has fallen below growth neutral for an 18th straight month in the latest Rural Mainstreet Index. “That’s a real concern, particularly for Iowa where you’ve got an equipment sector that’s got very important linkages forward…… Continue Reading

Some Ag Dems say USDA is stiffing farmers

Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee are demanding answers from the U.S. Ag Secretary about recent staff firings. During Wednesday’s hearing, Minnesota’s Tina Smith said the committee’s efforts to address staffing shortages at the Farm Service Agency have gone out the window. “What the administration is doing right now goes absolutely counter to,…… Continue Reading

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