May 1, 2025

HPAI detected in Indiana for the first time in a month

For the first time in a month, highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in northwest Indiana.  The latest case was detected in a non-commercial hobby flock in Porter County. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says 360 birds will be depopulated. Indiana is a leading producer of poultry, eggs, and poultry products. It ranks first in duck production, third in eggs, third in commercial turkey production, and […] The post HPAI detected in Indiana for the first time in a month appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Some Iowa farmers can’t finish planting due to prolonged wet conditions

Green sprouts from the corn and soybeans Iowa farmers planted in mid-April are starting to emerge from the soil, but many farmers are still waiting to get their crops planted. Angie Rieck Hinz, an agronomist for the Iowa State University Extension in north-central Iowa, says planting started around April 10th and continued “going gangbusters” for […] View Full Story

Plant nutrition specialist says lock in corn nutrient needs now

Chris DeMoss with MFA Incorporated says price and availability could challenge producers this spring. “If you’re going to top dress corn, have a visit with your local dealer and start getting some of those tons lined up or committed. It takes time to get things in place and the market is on the sidelines, which […] The post Plant nutrition specialist says lock in corn nutrient needs now appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story