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Rural lenders eye finish line for overdue Farm Bill

Rural lenders eye finish line for overdue Farm Bill

After years of delays and temporary extensions, the long-awaited Farm Bill could finally move forward as lawmakers prepare to bring it to the House floor this week. For agricultural lenders like Farm Credit, the bill represents far more than traditional farm programs. It also includes critical updates for lending tools and mental health resources that directly impact rural communities. Christy Seyfert with Farm Credit says the organization has been pushing hard for lawmakers to get the bill...

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Rollins says bird flu vaccine still not ready

Rollins says bird flu vaccine still not ready

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says that a bird flu vaccine is still not ready for a full rollout although efforts to produce an effective vaccine are still underway. Bird flu has not been as prevalent in headlines recently, but Rollins says that USDA is still very...

Improving the return on fresh cow protocols

Improving the return on fresh cow protocols

While advancements in managing clinical milk fever have reduced cases, its invisible counterpart, subclinical hypocalcemia, remains a significant challenge for fresh cows. Dr. Curt Vlietstra, a professional services veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim, said...

U.S. beef regains duty-free access to UK market

U.S. beef regains duty-free access to UK market

When the United Kingdom departed from the European Union in 2020, U.S. beef no longer had duty-free access to the UK. This increased costs for British importers and the entire U.S. beef supply chain, making the UK market more difficult to serve. Now, duty-free...

USDA reorganizes FSIS and establishes Food Safety Center in Iowa

USDA reorganizes FSIS and establishes Food Safety Center in Iowa

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a major reorganization of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), aiming to modernize operations and better align the agency with today’s agricultural landscape. Central to the plan is the creation of a National...

Pilot program targets nitrogen efficiency

Pilot program targets nitrogen efficiency

As Iowa farmers prepare to get planters rolling this spring, a new soil testing effort is aiming to help producers better manage fertilizer costs while also improving environmental outcomes. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says the pilot program focuses on...

Farmers need to have flexible weed control programs

Farmers need to have flexible weed control programs

Weeds like water hemp are at the top of every farmer’s mind, especially as planting season rolls along. Producers need to have a broad spectrum of control in their weed management plans, or they will risk having those weeds develop resistances to the products they...

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Trade deals only first step for USDA

Trade deals only first step for USDA

As new trade agreements take shape, USDA officials say the next step is making sure those deals translate into real opportunities for U.S. agriculture. USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg says securing market access is only...

Improving the return on fresh cow protocols

Improving the return on fresh cow protocols

While advancements in managing clinical milk fever have reduced cases, its invisible counterpart, subclinical hypocalcemia, remains a significant challenge for fresh cows. Dr. Curt Vlietstra, a professional services veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim, said...