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The United States and European Union are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines. Reports say the vaccines would protect at-risk poultry and dairy workers, veterinarians, and lab technicians. Experts say this could curb a pandemic threat. U.S. officials are already moving bulk vaccine that closely matches the current virus into almost five million vaccine doses. These …
Many traders look forward to seeing the weekly crop reports. But as Mark Oppold reports, those as of late are not really telling the whole story.
A California farmers’ alliance is asking for help from farmers around the nation in battling animal rights activists. “They are not wrong to be concerned, depending on what happens here. We feel very confidently that this is a steppingstone, that they are seeking out to throw something against the wall and see what sticks. Because if they can make it …
The latest efforts to keep our milk supply safe. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Human and Health Services Secretary discusses some of the continued and increased efforts to assure a safe milk supply amid an outbreak of a High Path Avian Flu strain found in dairy cattle. Rod Bain reports. Listen to the This Land Of …
As we are about to wrap up the month of April, many traders are tracking the grain trade. Mark Oppold notes they are watching the weekly planting updates closely.
Dairy producers are being reminded the deadline to enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) is April 29, 2024. This important safety net program provides producers with price support to help offset milk and feed price differences. USDA’s Farm Service Agency has revised the regulations for DMC to allow eligible dairy operations to make a one-time adjustment to established production history. This …
The Alabama Agricultural Development Authority (AADA) is opening applications for a second round under the Alabama Meat Processing Program (AMPP). This program is a result of a $15 million award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program (MPILP) to the AADA. Applications for Phase II are open now and will close …
Government experts say our milk supply remains safe despite an unusual outbreak of bird flu. Testing has revealed trace amounts of the bird flu virus that has affected dairy cows in milk on store shelves, however, experts around the nation agree that the milk supply remains safe for human consumption. The FDA and USDA say that’s because of two reasons: …
Some wonder when we will start seeing a building of cattle herds across the country. According to a report from Mark Oppold, there’s a possible indication that could be starting.
Since the March Cattle on Feed Report came out last Friday, live and feeder futures have been seeing some pressure. Mark Oppold has a look at what traders are seeing.
