The USDA strike team uses dispersal by air and vehicle along with ground release chambers to keep the devastating flesh‑eating pest from gaining a foothold in U.S. livestock and wildlife.

Unexpected disease patterns, shifting crop susceptibility, and fungicide resistance are changing every spray decision.

After waiting months for much-needed moisture, heavy rainfall is turning early-summer fieldwork into a high-stakes scramble for some Midwest farmers.

Cattle futures were lower early Thursday seeing some profit taking after some technical chart breakouts this week, but also positioning ahead of the holiday.

Soybeans ended higher as rumored export business was confirmed by USDA with a flash sale of 13.7 million bu. to unknown destinations. However, China was also looking for corn and wheat.

A two-pass boron strategy at bloom and pod set shows consistent yield payoffs across the Corn Belt, though agronomists warn the line between benefit and toxicity can be narrow.