October 18, 2025

Eastern Equine Encephalitis reported in central Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s first 2025 case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been reported.  The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says a five-month old colt contracted the disease in Marathon County.  Both Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus are carried by mosquitoes and cannot pass directly between horses and humans.  The ag department says EEE […] The post Eastern Equine Encephalitis reported in central Wisconsin appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

131,000 Iowa households may not get SNAP benefits Nov. 1

State officials say it’s possible 131,000 Iowa households will not receive federal food assistance in November if the government shutdown continues. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services officials say they’ve been working with food banks, food pantries and other organization to prepare to provide additional support to those households. The State of Iowa had […] View Full Story