The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-21
FAO Welcomes the Adoption of the Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture
FAO welcomed today the adoption of the
Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture aimed at addressing water scarcity increasingly exacerbated by the climate crisis – one of the world’s... Read more
2024-10-21
U.S. Ethanol Exports Acheive a Record-Breaking Year
The
U.S. Grains Council announced U.S. ethanol exports set a record in marketing year 2023/2024, totaling to 1.75 billion gallons exported, using 619 million bushels of corn. This is 43% higher than... Read more
2024-10-21
MDARD Announces 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring announced the Michigan recipients of U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.... Read more
2024-10-21
Tracking Transgenic Crop-Produced Mutations in the Corn Earworm
Environmentally friendly, sustainable pesticides are popular with consumers, who are more likely to purchase sweet corn from their local market that hasn’t been sprayed with potentially harmful... Read more
2024-10-21
Farmers help families finish harvest
Two families received support from producers after tragedy struck Read more
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2024-10-21
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards a Livestock Depredation Claim Against Recommendations
Silver Spur Ranches have operations in Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Nebraska. Nick Haderlie, attorney for the company, told the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission in early October that... Read more
2024-10-21
First Presumed Human Infections of Avian Influenza Under Investigation in Washington State
Four agricultural workers tested presumptively positive for avian influenza after working with infected poultry at a commercial egg farm in Franklin County. The individuals experienced mild symptoms... Read more
2024-10-21
Farmers Union Herd Builder Awards Five Youth Breeding Stock During 2024 Western Jr. Livestock Show
Five South Dakota youth exhibiting at the 2024 Western Jr. Livestock Show in Rapid City went home with more than ribbons and buckles this year. Winners of the South Dakota Farmers Union Herd Builder... Read more
2024-10-21
Has Bird Flu Flown the Coop, or is It a Problem Still to Be Reckoned With?
In Michigan, a number of cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly referred to as “bird flu” affected dairy herds during the spring of 2024. Since then, new cases reported during the... Read more
2024-10-19
AGI Saskatoon celebrates 10 years of safety
AGI Saskatoon celebrates 10 years with no lost time incidents highlighting the team’s commitment to safety, leadership, vigilance and prevention while achieving over two million hours incident-free. Read more
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2024-10-18
Enhancing corn yields with Kura Clover cover crops
Purdue University examines the use of Kura clover as a cover crop to improve corn yields, reduce nitrogen fertilizer reliance, and enhance soil health in the Midwest. Read more
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2024-10-18
Crafting solutions for PFAS in agriculture
Experts from USDA ARS and University of Maine develop strategies to combat PFAS in farming, enhancing safety and sustainability in U.S. agriculture. Read more
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