The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-13
Researchers Create Rapid Test for Deadly Infections in Livestock, Starting with Pigs
Researchers at McMaster University have developed a new form of rapid test to detect infections in farm animals, responding to the rising threat of dangerous outbreaks. Read more
2022-06-13
Why State Funding Matters: Penn State Plays Critical Role for Pa. Agriculture
For Penn State alumnus Jim Shirk, a farm owner from Lancaster County, access to the research, information and programming offered by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Extension have... Read more
2022-06-13
A New Origin Story For Domesticated Chickens Starts In Rice Fields 3,500 Years Ago
It turns out that chicken and rice may have always gone together, from the birds’ initial domestication to tonight’s dinner. Read more
2022-06-13
Salmonella Outbreaks Tied To Backyard Poultry In Indiana, 37 Other States
Public health officials are investigating outbreaks of salmonella linked to backyard poultry and have identified more than 200 cases so far this year, according to a
new report from the U.S. Centers... Read more
2022-06-13
Cattle Raisers Celebrate Texas Supreme Court Decision On Eminent Domain
The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association celebrated the Texas Supreme Court decision in the case of Hlavinka et al. v. HSC Pipeline Partnership, LLC.
The ruling holds that landowners in... Read more
2022-06-13
Pastures looking good
Many cattle were turned out to pasture earlier than normal this year. Read more
2022-06-13
Dairy farmers pleading to raise the price of milk
Everything in the world now seems to cost a little bit more than it used to, and the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba are definitely feeling that. Read more
2022-06-13
Economic conditions are tightening
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has released its second quarter Economic and Financial Market Update. Read more
2022-06-13
The Alberta Grazing Leaseholders Association is looking for input
A random sample of grazing leaseholders were selected earlier this year to take part in a grazing lease cost survey. Read more
2022-06-13
Easing of COVID Restrictions Stimulates Increased International Presence at World Pork Expo
The Director of Trade Show Marketing with the National Pork Producers Council reports an easing COVID related travel restrictions stimulated a rebound in the number of international exhibitors and... Read more
2022-06-13
U.S. Department of Agriculture to Invest up to $65 Million in Pilot Program to Strengthen Food Supply Chain, Reduce Irregular Migration, and Improve Working Conditions for Farmworkers
President Biden joined leaders from across the Western Hemisphere to present the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection at the Summit of the Americas. The Declaration seeks to mobilize... Read more
2022-06-13
Saskatchewan project tests technology to improve biosecurity and reduce disease spread
A Saskatchewan pilot project is testing new technologies that will help pork producers improve biosecurity and protect their herds from disease. Farm Health Guardian and Sask Pork are collaborating to... Read more