New vaccine could help producers protect against tick disease

A researcher at the University of Missouri has developed a new vaccine to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis, a common tick disease. Roman Ganta with the College of Veterinary Medicine says it may take a few years for the vaccine to be commercialized, but he is working to get the backing from an animal health…… Continue Reading

ShockAvoid helps farmers avert tragedy

A new innovation is aiming to help farmers avert tragedies involving power lines. Mark McLaren, founder of ShockAvoid, says their specialized sensors can be mounted to any piece of equipment. “There had been an electrical incident that we were made aware of.”  He says, “It was an agricultural electrical incident that involved the death of…… Continue Reading

Holding out for a 2024 farm bill

The president of Missouri Farm Bureau says he’s still optimistic a new farm bill can be completed in 2024. “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” Garrett Hawkins says the rural economy isn’t great right now and Congress should step up in a big way. “We’re at the end of the August recess and for…… Continue Reading

Good biosecurity helps swine industry evade H5N1

The state swine veterinarian with University of Missouri Extension says good biosecurity is likely the reason why H5N1 hasn’t been confirmed in hogs yet. Cory Bromfield tells Brownfield “standard biosecurity may include things like filtering the air that comes into the barns, having people that show up at the barns take a shower and change…… Continue Reading

INFB announces 2024 Young Farmers and Ag Professionals Award Winners

Indiana Farm Bureau has announced its 2024 Young Farmers and Ag Professionals award winners recognizing their commitment to the organization. Jayden Simpson of Putnam County received the Rising Star Award, which honors outstanding members who are active in Farm Bureau, their county, their community, Collegiate Farm Bureau and/or YF&AP programs, and who display personal and professional growth…… Continue Reading

Federal Reserve indicates interest rate cuts are coming soon

A senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says interest rate cuts are expected soon. Cortney Cowley says the chair of the Federal Reserve made the announcement last week.  “Price stability is one of the mandates of the Federal Reserve, but the other mandate is full employment at the same time, we’re seeing…… Continue Reading

Soybean farmers look for solutions to waterhemp

Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Ron Geis tells Brownfield farmers attending the 2024 Farm Progress Show want to know how to control waterhemp in soybeans. The post Soybean farmers look for solutions to waterhemp appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

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