Cases in commercial poultry operations and backyard flocks are mounting, a result of infected droppings from migrating birds en route to their nesting and living areas. USDA says there are no immediate human health concerns.
USDA's first Crop Progress Report of the year showed only 27% of the nation's winter wheat crop is rated "good," far below the trade's expectations. The numbers show the battle against drought is brutal in winter wheat.
Weather conditions can guide planting conditions. The calendar plays a role, too. Watch a brief video on soybean maturities and why night length is so important to the flowering process.
Between now and June 11, 2023, many once-familiar antibiotic products will likely start disappearing from store shelves. Producers should work with their veterinarians to develop a plan to access animal health products.
