Eight new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been detected in northern Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been confirmed in LaGrange County on four commercial meat duck operations and three commercial egg layer facilities. A commercial egg layer facility in Noble County was also impacted. More… ... Continue Reading

The vice president of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the recent volatility in the markets has likely halted any widespread expansion to the cattle herd. Ethan Lane says for the first time in recent memory, cattle producers were more comfortable financially.  “Given these prices, we probably ought to grow a little bit in… ... Continue Reading

Across the Corn Belt, extreme cold prevails across the upper Midwest, with widespread readings near or below -10°F early Thursday leading to stressful conditions for some livestock.  The region also retains an extensive snow cover, with many Midwestern locations still reporting depths greater than 6 inches.  Currently, patchy, light snow is falling in the eastern… ... Continue Reading

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures along and west of a line from Montana to Louisiana, while colder-than-normal conditions will cover the Midwest and the East.  Meanwhile, below-normal precipitation should occur across the southern half of the country, except for wetter-than-normal weather in southern Florida.  Generally wet… ... Continue Reading

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures across the western half of the U.S., while colder-than-normal conditions will cover most areas from the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic Coast.  Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across the northern half of the U.S., along with southern sections of Texas and […]

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The American Bankers Association says the next farm bill will be critical for the farm financial outlook. ABA’s Ed Elfmann tells Brownfield the legislation needs to increase the size of guaranteeing loan limits. “They are currently too low for modern agriculture,” he said. “They are $1.75 million in statute, but are really about $2.25 million… ... Continue Reading

Unsettled, showery weather across the South will persist for several days while gradually shifting eastward.  Additional rainfall over the next 5 days could reach 2 to 4 inches or more from southern Louisiana to the coastal Carolinas.  Some snow will fall along the northern edge of the Southern precipitation, with accumulations expected on Friday in […]

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Cattle producers experiencing losses from a tick-borne parasite could qualify for the Livestock Indemnity Program. University of Missouri Extension Veterinarian Craig Payne says dealing with Theileria can be costly, and financial assistance can help farmers rebuild. The post Producers battling Theileria losses might qualify for Livestock Indemnity Program appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.      ... Continue Reading

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At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, with boxed beef higher during the session, waiting on direct business to develop. February live cattle closed $1.10 higher at $221.90 and April live cattle closed $.97 higher at $223.40. January feeder cattle closed $1.97 higher at $331.85 and March feeder cattle closed $1.87 […]

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