January 25, 2025

Two more cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed in Indiana.    The virus was detected at a nearly 20,000-bird commercial turkey operation in Adams County.  The control area for that incident is in a portion of Adams and Jay Counties, with the surveillance area including portions of Adams and Jay Counties. On […] The post HPAI hits two more operations in Indiana appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Green energy projects infringing on farmland is a concern among American Farm Bureau members gathering at their annual convention this week in San Antonio. Ohio Farm Bureau president Bill Patterson says land is being devoured by green energy. “There’s a balance, right. And we’re trying to find the balance and trying to figure out how […] The post Farm Bureau members concerned about farmland being displaced by green energy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

More waiting for a farm bill. American Farm Bureau vice president of public policy Sam Kieffer says before Congress can focus on passing a new five-year farm bill, budget reconciliation needs to be settled. “The big question that has yet to be answered is will it be one big beautiful reconciliation bill like President Trump […] The post Farm bill waiting game appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The American Farm Bureau Convention is underway in San Antonio. Minnesota Farm Bureau president Dan Glessing says as members gather in Texas, there will be many challenges to discuss. “Just the uncertainty of the farm economy right now and commodity prices, issues around trade, as well as farm bill. Of course we weren’t excited about […] The post American Farm Bureau Convention underway in San Antonio appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story