Mark Dorenkamp

Clear Lake

Anchor and Reporter at Brownfield Ag News

Anchor/Reporter for Brownfield Ag News based in Upper Midwest

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A decade of learning as poultry industry continues to battle avian flu

2 weeks ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Mark Dorenkamp

News A decade of learning as poultry industry continues to battle avian flu April 8, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Avian influenza, Biosecurity, Minnesota, News, PoultryIt’s been ten years since the first major outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the U.S. And the executive director of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association says the poultry industry continues to learn and adapt.
A decade of learning as poultry industry continues to battle avian flu

2 weeks ago | 1430wcmy.com | Mark Dorenkamp

It’s been ten years since the first major outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the U.S. And the executive director of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association says the poultry industry continues to learn and adapt. Ashley Kohls tells Brownfield high-path avian flu prevention and detection have come a long way. “Just when you look […]The post A decade of learning as poultry industry continues to battle avian flu appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
No compensation for turkey growers hit by Metapneumovirus

2 weeks ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Mark Dorenkamp

News No compensation for turkey growers hit by Metapneumovirus April 8, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Iowa, News, PoultryTurkey growers are suffering losses from a disease that first appeared in the U.S. a year ago. Iowa Turkey Federation executive director Gretta Irwin says poultry health is a concern for growers. “Whether it’s (highly pathogenic avian influenza), which is in the headlines right now.
No compensation for turkey growers hit by Metapneumovirus

2 weeks ago | 1430wcmy.com | Mark Dorenkamp

Turkey growers are suffering losses from a disease that first appeared in the U.S. a year ago. Iowa Turkey Federation executive director Gretta Irwin says poultry health is a concern for growers. “Whether it’s (highly pathogenic avian influenza), which is in the headlines right now. Or avian metapneumovirus, which is not in the headlines but […]The post No compensation for turkey growers hit by Metapneumovirus appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Renewable Fuels Association calls for continued growth through RVO's

2 weeks ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Mark Dorenkamp

News Renewable Fuels Association calls for continued growth through RVO’s April 8, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Biofuels, Congress, Ethanol, News, Renewable FuelsThe Renewable Fuels Association is calling for the continued growth of the Renewable Fuel Standard. CEO Geoff Cooper says he hopes to see that as the EPA finalizes renewable volume obligations for 2026 and beyond.
Renewable Fuels Association calls for continued growth through RVO’s

2 weeks ago | 1430wcmy.com | Mark Dorenkamp

The Renewable Fuels Association is calling for the continued growth of the Renewable Fuel Standard. CEO Geoff Cooper says he hopes to see that as the EPA finalizes renewable volume obligations for 2026 and beyond. “That’s what the statute calls for (and) that’s what Congress intended when they passed the law establishing the RFS in […]The post Renewable Fuels Association calls for continued growth through RVO’s appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Minnesota net farm income sinks to lowest level this century

2 weeks ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Mark Dorenkamp

News Minnesota net farm income sinks to lowest level this century April 7, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Ag economy, Crops, Farm Income, Livestock, Minnesota, NewsA new report shows net farm income in Minnesota has fallen to its lowest level this century. University of Minnesota Extension economist Pauline Van Nurden says the median income dropped to just under $22,000 in 2024.
Minnesota net farm income sinks to lowest level this century

2 weeks ago | 1430wcmy.com | Mark Dorenkamp

A new report shows net farm income in Minnesota has fallen to its lowest level this century. University of Minnesota Extension economist Pauline Van Nurden says the median income dropped to just under $22,000 in 2024. “Going back to the mid 1990’s, still the lowest median net farm income for Minnesota producers over that whole […]The post Minnesota net farm income sinks to lowest level this century appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Minnesota farmers limited by wet weather

2 weeks ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Mark Dorenkamp

News Minnesota farmers limited by wet weather April 7, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Crops, Minnesota, NewsWidespread rain and snow limited spring fieldwork in Minnesota last week. In its first weekly crop report for 2025, USDA says there were less than two days suitable for fieldwork. There were isolated reports of fertilizer and manure applications and tillage.
Small grain planting underway in Iowa

2 weeks ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Mark Dorenkamp

News Small grain planting underway in Iowa April 7, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: 2025 Planting Season, Crops, crops, Iowa, NewsOat seeding is a little ahead of normal in Iowa’s first weekly USDA crop report for 2025. At 20 percent done, the pace is two days ahead of the five-year average but does trail last year by more than a week.