The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-05
Fall and Winter Management Strategies for the Cow Herd – Sample, Test, Inventory and Stage Harvested Hay
Haying season is over, the days are getting shorter, and temperatures are cooler. Fall is here and winter is just around the corner. Beef producers will keep cows grazing as long as they can because... Read more
2024-11-05
Dairy Has Persevered Through a Successful Year
In reflecting on where we were a year ago in this industry, it wasn’t very pretty in terms of prices. There wasn’t a lot of optimism. We have experienced several stressful headlines and considerable... Read more
2024-11-05
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Oregon
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a disease that is highly contagious and often deadly in poultry, caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5) and A (H7) viruses; it is also known as... Read more
2024-11-05
Utah Reports Avian Flu in Dairy Cows as USDA Announces Plan for Bulk Milk Sampling
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) yesterday announced that highly pathogenic avian flu has been confirmed at eight of the state’s commercial dairy farms, a development veterinary... Read more
2024-11-05
California, Washington Report More Suspected H5 Avian Flu Cases
Two states affected by avian flu outbreaks in dairy cattle and commercial poultry reported more probable H5 avian flu infections in farm workers over the last few days, four in California and three in... Read more
2024-11-05
Why Finding Bird Flu in a U.S. Pig for the First Time is Raising New Worries
At least one pig has picked up bird flu amid an outbreak in poultry on a backyard farm in central Oregon. Read more
2024-11-04
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Cherry Industry Administrative Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to fill seats for three growers, one handler and one at-large member, and their respective... Read more
2024-11-04
USDA funds new financial co-op for farmers
The Southern Farmers Financial Association, supported by the USDA, aims to provide financial assistance to small farmers across the Southeast. Read more
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2024-11-04
Alberta targeting illegal meat processing and sale
The government is proposing increasing fines from $10,000 to $100,000 Read more
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2024-11-04
USDA forum to discuss future of farming
The USDA's annual forum will address critical topics like trade, climate strategy, and biotechnological advances in agriculture. Read more
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2024-11-04
Global pork production faces challenges despite price relief
The global sow herd remains stable amid biosecurity concerns and disease outbreaks, but positive pork consumption trends and lower feed costs may support growth in 2024. Read more
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2024-11-04
Corn Leafhopper Reemerging in Texas, Other States
Corn leafhopper has reemerged in some Texas corn-growing regions and other states, threatening both yields and grain quality. Read more