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A decade of learning as poultry industry continues to battle avian flu

Tuesday, April 8

It’s been ten years since the first major outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the U.S. And the executive director of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association says the poultry industry continues to learn and adapt. Ashley Kohls tells Brownfield high-path avian flu prevention... Read More.

Sec. Rollins, ethanol industry express need for E15 year-round

Friday, April 4

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration remains committed to finding a permanent solution for year-round E15. “What our farmers and ranchers stand for is how we truly save the future of the country,” Rollins said. “We do believe that E15 is a... Read More.

A cautiously optimistic trade outlook for the pork industry

Friday, March 21

An Indiana pork producer says maintaining stable trade relationships is critical for the success of the U.S. pork industry. Jackie Ponder says she’s cautiously optimistic the Trump administration’s trade plan will benefit producers. “We don’t feel we’re on solid ground yet because we’re not really... Read More.

Job opportunities expand within Nebraska’s ethanol industry

Thursday, March 13

Nebraska’s ethanol industry has helped create a number of employment opportunities in the state. University of Nebraska-Lincoln associate professor Tim Meyer says there were more than 1,800 ethanol-related jobs between 2021 and 2023. “It’s about 75 jobs per plant. There’s a range of from... Read More.

Illinois cattle industry holding strong

Thursday, February 27

The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says the state’s cattle industry is holding strong. Josh St. Peters tells Brownfield, “If we look at the data from USDA, and from private sources as well, Illinois has held our own.” He says, “We... Read More.

Economist says weather will matter as the cattle industry contemplates expansion

Monday, February 24

An ag economist says weather conditions will likely be a factor for cattle producers as they decide if it’s time to expand. Charley Martinez is with the University of Tennessee. “Part of the function on the production side and the farm management side is... Read More.

45Z questions weighing on sustainable aviation fuel industry

Monday, February 24

The assistant director of energy with the Illinois Farm Bureau says questions surrounding the 45Z tax credit are hampering the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry. Noelle Neef says much of the uncertainty involves the future of the Inflation Reduction Act, which created the credits.... Read More.

Renewed optimism in MO pork industry

Thursday, February 20

The executive director of Missouri Pork says the New Year is bringing renewed optimism for pork producers. “Producers need time to heal before any expansion happens.” Scott Hays says the bounce-back in prices has been welcome. But the lack of profitability in the recent years... Read More.

Ethanol industry eyeing March for year-round E15 legislation

Wednesday, February 19

U.S. Congressman Randy Feenstra of Iowa says it’s very possible language for year-round E-15 could be included in the March Continuing Resolution. “In December, we kicked that can down the road until March 15,” he says. “We have another opportunity in March to hook... Read More.

Labor uncertainty facing pork industry

Thursday, February 13

Officials in the pork industry are concerned an already shallow labor pool is getting smaller. Matthew Grill, senior director of Congressional relations with the National Pork Producers Council, says the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration is creating uncertainty. “I think there’s a lot of... Read More.

Evaluating red meat yield in today’s beef industry

Wednesday, February 12

The past chair of the National Cattlemen’s Beff Association’s Federation of State Beef Councils says the current red meat yield equation is outdated. Dan Gattis, a Texas cattle producer, says it has been more than 60 years since the beef industry updated its methods... Read More.

Soybean industry concerned over uncertainty

Monday, February 10

A policy expert says unknowns are weighing on the future of the soybean industry. “Unfortunately, there’s still quite a bit of uncertainty and uncertainty is our word of the year so far.” Andrew Larson is director of government relations for the Illinois Soybean Association.... Read More.