February 26, 2026

Two new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the detections occurred within multi-species backyard flocks in Van Buren and Keokuk counties. It’s the state’s third and fourth cases of HPAI in 2026. A department spokesperson tells Brownfield approximately 45 birds were […] The post Iowa ag officials confirm new HPAI cases, stress poultry safety appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says U.S. agriculture is building momentum in early 2026. During a press conference Wednesday afternoon, she said the USDA has opened enrollment for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. “Providing $11 billion in targeted support,” she said. “We’ve administered over 25 different disaster block grants with states and processors.” She says the […] The post Rollins says USDA programs and trade are boosting ag outlook appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Because the red meat allergy that is caused by Alpha-Gal Syndrome can present itself in different labels, University of Missouri Extension Educator Eden Stewart says consumers have to be diligent when it comes to reading labels. In response to the rising cases of Alpha-Gal syndrome, the University of Missouri Extension has published several resource guides […] The post Label reading is a must appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Rebuilding after a high yield year means learning more about how to replenish soil health to have a strong crop in the future. Listen to this Managing for Profit to learn more. The post Rebuilding After a High Year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story