Dairy margin program is out of date

A sixth-generation dairy farmer says the Dairy Margin Coverage program needs to be updated to better reflect actual milk production in the next farm bill. Vermont’s Harold Howrigan testified this week before the Senate Ag Committee as part of a panel focused on the economic conditions in the livestock industry. “Dairy Farmers of America would…… Continue Reading

Nebraska lawmakers considering bill to increase protections for meat and poultry workers

Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that could increase protections for meatpacking and poultry workers during animal disease outbreaks. State Senator Dunixi Guereca is the bill’s sponsor. “This bill emerges from an urgent need to bridge meatpackers and agricultural production while ensuring, even during unpredictable disasters, that our supply chain continues to function without interruption,”…… Continue Reading

Pork, rice export sales up on the week

There were a few bright spots in the weekly export sales update. The USDA says pork sales during the week ending February 20th were up on the week thanks to solid demand from Mexico, rice notched a marketing year with Iraq topping the list, and sorghum saw a modest improvement. The other major commodities saw…… Continue Reading

Illinois continuing to monitor H5N1 in dairy cattle

The Illinois state veterinarian says the state is increasing its efforts to monitor dairy cattle for H5N1 avian flu. Dr. Mark Ernst tells Brownfield, “The Illinois Department of Public Health is beginning their initiation of milk testing at processors, and so that should give us an idea as to whether or not we have any…… Continue Reading

Sen. Ernst praises USDA, Ag Secretary Rollins for HPAI response plan

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says she’s pleased the USDA is moving quickly to combat the avian influenza crisis. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins revealed a $1 billion HPAI response plan on Wednesday, and Ernst tells Brownfield it includes some of her recommendations. “There’s an increase in indemnity payments for producers that are losing birds,” she said.…… Continue Reading

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