U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says she’s pleased the USDA is moving quickly to combat the avian influenza crisis. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins revealed a $1 billion HPAI response plan on Wednesday, and Ernst tells Brownfield it includes some of her recommendations. “There’s an increase in indemnity payments for producers that are losing birds,” she said. […]

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