Wisconsin’s FFA State President says his term in office has been a whirlwind so far, and he’s enjoying it. Jescey Thompson from the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau school district is about 2/3rds finished with his term and tells Brownfield his biggest goal for the balance of his term is to keep serving members, chapters, and communities. “Travel to…… Continue Reading
Pork checkoff monitoring H5N1 and hog disease
A veterinarian says the spread of viruses, like Influenza A in livestock, are being closely monitored by the pork checkoff. “We want to make sure we’re doing everything to reduce exposure to pigs, whether they’re outdoor or indoor raised pigs.” Patrick Webb with the National Pork Board says Influenza A hasn’t been confirmed in hogs…… Continue Reading
Swine disease prevention and detection important to NPPC
Disease prevention and detection remain priorities for the National Pork Producers Council. NPPC president Lori Stevermer says pig farmers are committed to biosecurity. “Unfortunately, this type of year PRRS tends to flare up a little bit, so it’s always a renewal of our biosecurity practices. I think it’s also an appreciation for the funding we…… Continue Reading
Rory Feek’s Daughter: Their ‘Broken’ Bond Needs Therapy to Heal
Hopie Feek is opening up about her fraught relationship with Rory Feek, after announcing earlier this month that he is not her biological father. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Celebrating the next generation
Commentary. During National FFA Week, many of us recall those years we spent wearing blue and gold jackets with the FFA logo emblazoned on the back. I still have mine, a hand-me-down from my sister, hanging in a closet somewhere in this old house. Throughout my career in farm broadcasting, I have had the opportunity…… Continue Reading
Feeder cattle futures close sharply higher Tuesday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business, while feeders were sharply higher thanks to technical buying. April live was down $.22 at $194.02 and June was $.05 lower at $190.40. March feeders were up $3.37 at $269.72 and April was $2.67 higher at $269.10. Tuesday was a quiet day…… Continue Reading
Not everyone supports HPAI vaccination
Vaccinating livestock and poultry for the H5 series of avian influenza viruses does not have support from the entire ag sector. Friday, Zoetis announced USDA issued a conditional license for it’s killed virus-derived vaccine labeled for use in chickens. The Congressional Chicken Caucus responded, saying vaccination in any poultry sector will jeopardize the entire export…… Continue Reading
Minnesota to begin testing raw milk for H5N1
Minnesota will begin testing raw milk for H5N1. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield the USDA mandate goes into effect February 24th. “And those will be on (farms) that are already tested by the Department of Agriculture, so farmers won’t notice we’ll pull an extra sample to work through that. And we’ll be on a…… Continue Reading
Another push for year-round E-15
A bill has been reintroduced in the U.S. Congress that would allow year-round E-15. Kenneth Hartmann, an Illinois farmer and president of the National Corn Growers Association says the goal is to get that bill signed into law. “We know that the administration, from what we understand, is positive on ethanol,” he says. “So, we’re…… Continue Reading
Keith Urban + Nicole Kidman Suffer a Break-In at Their L.A. Home
Urban and Kidman weren’t at home at the time of the incident. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
