Month: June 2022

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a small flock of birds in Northeast Indiana.  This is the second case in Allen County.  It is considered a presumptive-positive case while samples are verified at [Read More…]

Grace College, a small Christian college in Northern Indiana has announced plans for its Center for Agriculture.  Dr. John Teevan, interim president of Grace College says the agriculture and ag business degrees were created to [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher and feeder on technical activity, also keeping an eye on corn. August live cattle closed $.27 lower at $133.85 and August feeder cattle closed $.92 [Read More…]

A new Iowa State University scholarship honors the legacy of a long-time faculty member.  The family of Dr. Neil E. Harl has gifted $2 million to establish the endowed Dr. Neil Harl Opportunity Scholarship for [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures across the northern and central Plains and the Midwest, while hotter-than-normal conditions will cover the Deep South and much of the [Read More…]

The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging farmers to talk more about mental health wellness. During a recent webinar hosted by Farm Bureau, licensed professional clinical counselor Cynthie Christensen said speaking with a therapist is [Read More…]

A farmer in northwest Iowa is pleased with how his crops look. Brent Johnson grows corn and soybeans in Calhoun County and says after some delays, planting went smoothly. “We were getting a little late [Read More…]

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has lifted its order cancelling live bird exhibitions because of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Ag Secretary Mike Naig calls the announcement a welcome sign of continued progress [Read More…]