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DAILY Bites Penn State researchers analyzed 2,150 strains of Salmonella Dublin from humans, cattle, and the environment across the U.S., finding the bacteria remain genetically very similar, showing strong potential for cross-transmission. Bovine strains carried the highest prevalence of antimicrobial resistance genes and multidrug-resistant plasmids, highlighting cattle as a major reservoir for resistant strains. The study emphasizes a One Health approach by addressing humans, animals, and the environment together in order to manage and reduce risks of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella Dublin. DAILY Discussion Salmonella Dublin, a type of bacteria that primarily infects cattle but in some cases can adapt to infect…

By Tom Polansek and Leah Douglas CHICAGO/WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (Reuters) – The patient with the first human infestation of travel-associated New World screwworm in the United States has recovered from the flesh-eating parasite, and there was no sign of transmission to other people or animals, the Maryland Department of Health said on Monday. U.S. cattle futures tumbled on concerns the pest will also strike livestock as ranchers criticized a lack of transparency about the case, following exclusive reporting by Reuters. Screwworms are parasitic flies whose females lay eggs in wounds on any warm-blooded animal. An outbreak could cost the economy in Texas, the biggest U.S.…

By Makenzie Huber MITCHELL — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune was blunt in his opening remarks during a Dakotafest policy discussion on Wednesday last week about the state of agriculture. While South Dakota farmers in parts of the state can expect bumper yields due to good weather this season, he said, “commodity prices are in the tank.” “Input costs are at an all-time high, and the margin for farmers across South Dakota is upside down,” added Thune, a Republican. Increasing demand for agricultural products through opening markets and trade is a component to improving profitability for farmers, Thune said.…

SAO PAULO, Aug. 22 (Reuters) – The 2025/2026 soybean crop in the world’s largest soy producer, Brazil, is estimated at 176.5 million metric tons, a 3% increase from the previous cycle, consultancy AgResource said on Friday. The area of the Brazilian soy crop in the 2025/2026 season is seen growing 2%, the slowest pace in five years, to 48.7 million hectares (120.3 million acres), according to AgResource. Farmers in Brazil usually kick off planting the new soy crop around September. Meanwhile, AgResource sees the 2025/2026 corn crop in Brazil, which farmers have already begun to sow, at 138.4 million tons, up 0.7% from…

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Bushel has been selected as “Farm Management Solution of the Year” in the 5th annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global agricultural and food technology markets today. Bushel Farm combines operational planning, digital payments, and account management to provide farmers with a simpler, more organized way to manage their farm and finances, all in one place. Farmers use Bushel Farm to track field activities, manage crop plans, analyze profit and loss, as well as move money and manage cash flow more easily. The…

Key Takeaways 1. Corn development and conditions hold steady.2. Soybeans show slight improvement.3. Winter wheat harvest is nearly done. Today, the USDA published the 21st Crop Progress report of the 2025 growing season. Here’s a look at the latest corn, soybean, wheat, and oat numbers. Corn As of Aug. 24, 83% of the corn crop across the country’s top 18 corn-growing states had reached the dough growth stage. Progress is just shy of the five-year average of 84%. Forty-four percent of the crop across all top states had reached the dent stage by Aug. 24, which is level with average. USDA reported 7% of the…

The Kentucky FFA Foundation is set to receive an $11 million gift from the Bill Gatton Foundation — the largest donation ever given to any FFA Foundation in the nation. The record-setting gift is expected to expand opportunities for the more than 24,000 Kentucky students involved in FFA chapters across the state. The announcement was made during a news conference at the Kentucky State Fair. Kentucky FFA Foundation Executive Director Sheldon McKinney explained that the funds will both strengthen current programs and launch new initiatives. The donation will support upgrades to the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center and its camp…

Top Third Ag Marketing helps farmers become better agricultural marketers with the goal of marketing crops and livestock in the top third of prices. Mark Gold and his team provide AGDAILY.com with the latest information and a look ahead in their audio commentary. Listen here! https://www.agdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/top-third-agdaily-2025-08-25.mp3 The post Markets in Minutes: Top Third looks ahead for week of Aug. 25, 2025 appeared first on AGDAILY.

December corn ended the day up less than a penny at $4.12¼ per bushel. November soybeans closed down 10¾¢ at $10.47¾ per bushel.  December CBOT wheat ended the day up 2½¢ at $5.29¾ per bushel. December KC wheat closed down less than a penny at $5.20¾ per bushel. December Minneapolis wheat was up 2½¢ at $5.92½. “Corn futures closed slightly higher Monday, supported by strength in wheat, expectations for tighter supplies, and a firm demand tone,” said the Grain Market Insider newsletter by Stewart-Peterson Inc. The newsletter said soybeans were hampered by concerns about a delayed trade deal with China.…