New World Screwworm cases have expanded to 12 confirmed detections across
seven counties in Texas and New Mexico, now affecting cattle, goats, sheep and
dogs.
Authorities urge animal owners to inspect livestock for wounds or maggots and
report suspicions immediately, while sterile fly releases remain the primary
containment strategy.
BSurveillance Urged of Animals for NWS
Reports of rootless or "floppy" corn are being reported in parts of
Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. Farmers who planted mid-May are being urged to
scout.
BProduction Blog: Look for Rootless Corn
Fertilizer companies such as Mosaic Co. have been forced to idle
production because sulfur exports from the Persian Gulf have slowed
dramatically. An executive with Mosaic talked about production challenges tied
to the Strait of Hormuz and the potential global food security risks. He also
discussed farmer anger over fertilizer markets and the ongoing countervailing
duties case involving phosphate imports.
BFertilizer Concerns Remain Over Strait
Each spring, Tristan and Shaylyn Stark of S Bar K Cattle and Hay in Baker,
Montana, unite family and friends to brand, vaccinate and castrate calves.
Despite a nearby wildfire, the Starks successfully completed branding and moved
their cows and calves safely to summer pasture.
BView From the Range
China has played a critical role as an export destination for Canadian
grains and oilseeds during the 2025-26 marketing year.
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