July 5, 2024

A human case of H5N1 Influenza A has been confirmed in Colorado. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the virus was detected in a dairy farm worker where cows had previously tested positive. The individual only reported eye symptoms and has since recovered. The CDC says it’s the fourth human case of avian […] The post Human tests positive for H5N1 in Colorado appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An Illinois Congresswoman says upcoming Senate hearings related to the farm bill are a good sign. Nikki Budzinski, who represents the state’s 13th district, says a lot of work remians. “We’re in session in Washington only until the end of July.”  She says, “We are then at our in-district work period for the entire month […] The post Congresswoman Budzinski still hopeful for a new farm bill appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall around daybreak near Tulum, Mexico, will weaken to tropical-storm strength today while crossing the Yucatan Peninsula.  However, Beryl may re-strengthen over the Gulf of Mexico before making a final landfall late Sunday or Monday in northeastern Mexico or coastal Texas.  Storm-total rainfall associated with Beryl could reach 4 to 8 […] The post “Beryl” to take aim at far southern Texas, western-most Gulf by Monday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Across the Corn Belt, a cold front is sparking showers and thunderstorms from the upper Great Lakes region into the lower Ohio Valley.  Another round of cool weather trails the front, with Friday’s high temperatures expected to remain below 80°F in the upper Midwest.  Meanwhile, warm, humid weather in the lower Midwest favors corn and […] The post “Cool,” somewhat drier weather begins to settle into the upper Midwest, western Corn Belt appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

There is a lot for farmers to consider when contemplating the right grain handling system for a farm. In this Managing for Profit, Paul Brisebois, AGI Senior Vice President says farmers are often looking to increase productivity and make sure their system operates efficiently. The post Finding the Grain Handling System to Fit Your Operation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of wetter-than-normal weather in the southern and eastern U.S. which will contrast with below-normal precipitation from the Pacific Northwest into the upper Midwest. Meanwhile, hotter-than-normal conditions nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures from the southern Plains into the middle Mississippi Valley. The post A pattern shift to drier in the upper Midwest, gradually warmer/hotter on the Plains appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Did you know the meat or food thermometer is the most important kitchen tool to own. Kenneth King with the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service says everyone should have at least one. AUDIO: Healthy Living on using the meat thermometer The post The most important tool in your kitchen appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story