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Trump Issues Disaster Declaration for 28 Kansas Counties

President Trump has granted a disaster declaration for 28 Kansas counties for damages caused by winter storms, straight line winds, flooding and wildfires from June 14-19. The declaration sought by Governor Laura Kelly will make available assistance to local units of governments and certain private... Read More.

Several global weather issues could impact U.S. markets

The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says several global weather issues could soon have an impact on U.S. commodity markets. Eric Snodgrass says he’s closely monitoring dry areas of eastern Brazil. “They do grow safrinha crop, but it’s about 15%.”  He says,... Read More.

Iowa Corn VP discusses issues impacting profitability

The vice president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association says several issues are impacting producer profitability. Mark Mueller tells Brownfield decreases in farm expenses are needed but those can take some time to develop. “All of agriculture, and corn farmers in particular, have been... Read More.

Ohio issues temporary poultry ban to limit HPAI spread

The Ohio Department of Agriculture has issued a temporary ban on the movement of poultry in the western part of the state. Brian Baldridge says Ohio is still in the middle of an outbreak. “We don’t want any movement,” he says. “If we were... Read More.