IGC Slashes Global Soy Production Estimate
(USAGNET) – The International Grains Council has slashed its 2021-22 global soybean production estimate, citing dwindling yield potential in drought-hit South America. In its latest monthly Grain Market Report on Thursday, the IGC put total estimated global
HPAI Found in Commercial Poultry Flock in Delaware
(NAFB) – The Department of Agriculture Wednesday announced another confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the HPAI outbreak in a commercial poultry flock in New Castle
Food Prices Below Overall Inflation In 2021
(NAFB) – Overall, food prices increased by an average of 3.9 percent in 2021 compared to 2020, the highest annual increase since 2008. USDA’s Economic Research Service released new data Wednesday that shows food prices grew more
Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office responds to 18 accidents
Eighteen accident reports were filed by the Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday alone due to the two-day blizzard that hit the area. “Do Not Travel” warnings were issued by the sheriff’s office, but motorists still attempted
Biden Administration Announces Port Infrastructure Funding
(NAFB) – The Biden Administration Wednesday announced $450 million in grant funding for port-related projects through the Port Infrastructure Development Program. The grants can help ports expand capacity and improve the movement of goods through U.S. supply
Thursday, February 24th Weather
WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL NOON TODAY: MOSTLY SUNNY, LIGHT VARIABLE BREEZE. HIGH: ZERO TO 5 ABOVE. TONIGHT: CLEAR AND COLD AGAIN, LIGHT BREEZE BUT WIND CHILLS 20S AND 30S