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As additional cases of New World screwworm are being confirmed, the state of Texas and the US Department of Agriculture are stepping up efforts to stop its spread.   Dr. Bud Dinges, Texas State Veterinarian, says animal surveillance remains critical to containing the pest. “This is a highly treatable condition that, if caught early, can be treated, and spread prevented,” he says.   Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says increasing the number The post Texas and USDA intensify surveillance and sterile fly strategy to contain New World screwworm outbreak appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

A farmer in eastern South Dakota says conditions look great heading into the growing season. “We’re really lucky, it’s kind of a garden spot right here.” Paul Casper, who farms in Kingsbury County, tells Brownfield the surrounding areas have been dry, but on his farm… “Oh my gosh, we’ve got corn knee high. We’re starting The post Eastern South Dakota farmer says timely rains have crops off to a strong start appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

Consistent rains continue to impact fieldwork across Missouri, bringing some flooding, planting delays, and overall, good crop progress. Farmer Nathan Alpers, who raises corn, soybeans and hay in Cooper County, says his farm got more than six inches of rain in the last 48-hours, which has impacted some of his replanted crops in the river The post Missouri farmers navigate flooding, planting delays and crop concerns amid continued rainfall appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

Recent scattered rainfall events have been welcomed by Wisconsin farmers. T.J. Draeger grows crops for his dairy near Marathon City. He says, “Our crops have really looked good, especially after the heat and the rain that we’ve been getting lately.” Draeger tells Brownfield he received about an inch and a half of rain late last The post Timely rains help some Wisconsin crops appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.