Louisiana patient suffering “severe illness” from H5N1

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says H5N1 has caused a Louisiana patient to have a severe illness, marking the first ever severe human case in the U.S. According to the CDC, the individual had exposure to sick and dead birds within backyard flocks. The center says the avian influenza strain infecting the person…… Continue Reading

Farmer frustrated over lack of economic aid package

A South Dakota farmer is frustrated Congress has yet to put forward a plan to deliver economic assistance to producers. Rodney Koch grows corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and small grains near Garretson. “We’re out here trying to feed America I guess, and part of the world for that matter, but keep things going and keep things…… Continue Reading

Democrats say government funding, farm bill are being held hostage

The U.S. House is expected to vote on another attempt to fund the government later today. Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee sits on the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and the Budget Committee. He says the Continuing Resolution to fund the government and extend the farm bill, among other things, is being held hostage. “Keeping government open is…… Continue Reading

The good and the bad of the farm economy

An ag economist says farm financial conditions are a mixed bag. “Livestock is doing much better than grain,” said Ernie Goss with Creighton University. Goss says lower ag commodity prices have been the biggest threat to producers. “Corn is floating around $4.25 a bushel. You’ve got wheat below $6 a bushel. Soybeans at $9. That’s…… Continue Reading

Skor discusses future of 45Z tax credit

The CEO of Growth Energy says clean fuel production tax credits have an uncertain future. Emily Skor says President-elect Trump hasn’t been vocal about the 45Z tax credit. “We do know that Mr. Trump campaigned and won on repealing or modifying the Inflation Reduction Act. These tax credits are part of the Inflation Reduction Act,…… Continue Reading

Farm bill policy priorities for the Iowa Farm Bureau

The president of the Iowa Farm Bureau says he remains focused on advocating for a new five-year farm bill. Brent Johnson says reauthorization will be critical for producers in 2025 and IFBF has several priorities it would like to see included. “Modernizing the reference prices, and making sure we keep crop insurance and some of…… Continue Reading

Focus on proven agronomy in downturn

The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association says farmers should focus on proven agronomic practices during the economic downturn. Stephanie Porter says many farmers are looking at cost saving measures next season. “I guess most importantly, there’s a lot of possibly biased agronomy recommendations out there.”  She says, “We’ve really been talking through, you…… Continue Reading

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