As cases of the H5N1 avian influenza continue to spread across the U.S. – affecting 9 states as of early February 2025 – biosecurity measures have become a hot topic among poultry producers.
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Stone Bank FSA Loan Programs Support Poultry Farmers
According to the National Chicken Council’s 2024 Wing Report, Americans consumed an astounding 1.45 billion chicken wings during Super Bowl LVIII, which featured the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.
Insight into Agricultural Finance: Interest Rates and the Farming Community
In a recent article in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Ryan Loy, extension economist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, sheds light on the evolving interest rate landscape and its implications for farmers and consumers.
Diversifying the Agricultural Landscape: A Shift in Farming Demographics
Despite the increase in new farming operations, the average farm size increased only slightly, indicating a shift in land usage for purposes like urban development. This underscores the importance of programs that support smaller, beginning farmers.