Could the avian flu be a 100 million-bushel corn problem?
The United States is currently on the tail end of the worst bird flu outbreak in history, with 222 confirmed cases (as of June 15) and more than 47 million birds affected across 15 states.
Ag groups working with others to advance transport solutions
Wherever it can be credited for exposure, there is no denying elected officials, government agencies and others are beginning to take notice the United States has a transportation infrastructure problem.
Donnelly pushing for Congress’ renewal of Export-Import Bank
Not just manufacturers, but also agriculture, could be negatively impacted if the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is allowed by Congress to dissolve.
May was this year’s third profitable month for hog sales
USDA will release the results of its latest hog inventory survey on June 26. My prediction: breeding herd up 1.8 percent and market hog inventory up 8.5 percent.
Clueless greenies can put their devotion behind these
Dear Clueless,
Thanks for all your ideas and laws about how we in agriculture can save endangered species, use less water and fight global warming, We must have done a great job because there hasn’t been any global warming in the last 18 years! For those of you who shivered through last winter in the chilly Northeast, it seems like cows may have done too good a job in stopping global warming.
Federal ‘Duck Stamp’ fees rising 1st time in 24 years
The Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, or "Duck Stamp," will increase in price for the first time in 24 years. The cost will go from $15 to $25. The increase adjusts for inflation over the last 24 years.
Czech Republic shows how freedom, capitalism aid ag
On May 8, 1945, American military forces under the command of Gen. George Patton freed southern Czechoslovakia from Nazi control during the latter part of World War II. The experiences of the Czech Republic over the past 100 years instruct today’s producers and consumers of agricultural goods about how democracy influences people and if they will produce enough food and materials for clothing and shelter.
Love of tractor restoration runs through Illinois family
Leon Dobson and his wife, Rose, met on a blind date many years ago. He was two hours late for their first date – and it all had to do with an antique tractor.
