Central Illinois organic fertilizer plant gets boost

The director of global pet food and North American growth for French-based Innovafeed says organic farmers will soon have better access to the company’s unique fertilizer. Sean Madison says it comes from the byproducts of the Black Soldier Fly. “We take agricultural waste, or food waste, and use that as feedstock we can feed our…… Continue Reading

Farmers Union members source local food for convention

Wisconsin Farmers Union members get to enjoy the fruits of their labor, as well as the meat and vegetables during their state convention. Cara Vellender with Wisconsin Farmers Union says many years ago, members wanted to have more local food on the menu during the convention.  She tells Brownfield 100% of their convention menu features…… Continue Reading

Michigan confirms HPAI in commercial poultry  

The first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza since May in a commercial poultry flock has been reported in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says the virus has been detected at a facility in Ottawa County.  It’s the state’s eighth outbreak in commercial poultry this year and the second case in…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 16, 2024

Mar. corn closed at $4.45, up 5 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.82, down 6 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $286.90, up 70 centsJan. soybean oil closed at 41.72, down 89 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.50, down 2 and 1/4 centsFeb. live cattle closed at $189.97, down $2.05Jan. feeder cattle closed at $255.55, down…… Continue Reading

Four new HPAI cases in Iowa

Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to spread in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says four new cases of the disease have been confirmed since the weekend. The impacted sites include a commercial layer flock in O’Brien County, a commercial layer flock in Sioux County, a commercial turkey flock in Worth County,…… Continue Reading

Peru’s ag minister visits Indiana to discuss trade expansion

Peru and the U.S. continue to enhance trade between the two countries.   Through his interpreter, Director of Agriculture H.E. Ángel Manuel Manero Campos says the two countries have established a long-standing relationship. “Right now we import about $15 billion,” he said. “The countries complement each other because Peru exports fruits and vegetables in in buys…… Continue Reading

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