The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-20
Can Farms Produce to the Max and Still Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
Decarbonizing agriculture is critical for the U.S. to reach net zero emissions by 2050. A new data-driven approach looks at practices that are good for the earth and profitable for farmers. Read more
2022-06-20
Countries In The Horn Of Africa Are Experiencing The Worst Drought In 40 Years
Countries in the Horn of Africa are experiencing their worst drought in 40 years. Four years of insufficient rain has displaced hundreds of thousands of people in the region, and one group is... Read more
2022-06-20
UF/IFAS Researchers Will Use AI To Assess Livestock Mobility
University of Florida scientists want to assess livestock mobility faster and more accurately, ultimately helping farm animal health and production. Read more
2022-06-20
Days Of Intense Heat Have Killed Thousands Of Cattle In Kansas
Intense heat that baked Kansas over the weekend is being blamed for killing thousands of cattle — a toll documented in striking images on social media. Read more
2022-06-20
Tenure Characteristics of Illinois Farmland
Data from the Illinois Farm Business Farm Management (FBFM) Association provides insights into leasing arrangements in Illinois. Table 1 contains data summarized from Illinois grain farms enrolled in... Read more
2022-06-20
Cereals Canada appoints new board chair
Cereals Canada Board of Directors announced the appointment of a new board chair, executive committee, and five new members. Read more
2022-06-20
Body Condition Scoring as an Equine Management Tool
Figure 1. Areas of reference for body condition scoring. Read more
2022-06-20
Requirements for Bison Imported From Canada Changed
At the recent State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) meeting, the board changed the requirements for bison imported from Canada to align with the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant... Read more
2022-06-20
Maintaining and Expanding Market Access Critical to U.S. Pork Producers
The Vice President of International Affairs with the National Pork Producers Council says achieving new trade agreements that include market access remains one of the organization's top... Read more
2022-06-20
Increased Monitoring and Stepped Up Biosecurity Advised in States where PRRS has Increased
The Swine Health Information Center is advising additional monitoring and stepped-up biosecurity in those states that experienced an increase in Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome.
The... Read more
2022-06-20
U.S. Pork Producers Encouraged to Consider U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan Certification
U.S. pork producers and processors are being encouraged to consider being certified under the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan.
Last week, as part of World Pork Expo 2022's Pork Academy, the goals... Read more
2022-06-20
Pork Producers Call for Exemptions from Mandatory Front-of-Package Nutrition Labelling for Ground Meat
Saskatchewan's pork producers are calling on the federal government to follow the lead of other countries and exempt ground beef and pork from proposed front-of-package labeling that would require... Read more