The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-03
Jonker Represents Dairy Globally an UN Meeting
NMPF Chief Science Officer Dr. Jamie Jonker spotlighted dairy’s global leadership in combating antimicrobial resistance at the United Nation General Assembly High Level Meeting on Antimicrobial... Read more
2024-10-03
USDA Invests $1.7 Billion to Support Farmers, Deliver Nutrition Assistance, and Bolster Rural Economies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $1.7 billion for purchase of locally and regionally produced foods and domestically produced foods for emergency food... Read more
2024-10-03
Developing a Meat and Poultry Processing Workforce Training Center in Puerto Rico: A Strategic Response to Food Security and Economic Growth
With the island producing less than 15% of the food it consumes, food security is at high risk. This situation is particularly dire for families in rural areas, who have been disproportionately... Read more
2024-10-03
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Granted Emergency Court Order to Take Immediate Care, Custody and Control of Pure Prairie Poultry, Inc. Chickens
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship was granted an emergency court order today to take immediate care, custody and control of approximately 1.3 million broiler chickens owned by... Read more
2024-10-03
Kansas State University Research Finds Bovine H5N1 Influenza May Spread via Milking
A Kansas State University researcher has published findings linking milking practices to the transmission of bovine H5N1 influenza virus, which affects dairy cattle and was first detected in the U.S.... Read more
2024-10-03
Michigan Dry Bean Producers Approve Continuation Referendum
Michigan dry bean producers have approved a referendum to continue the
Michigan Bean Commission and its activities. Read more
2024-10-03
Winterize your swine barns effectively
Ensure your swine barns are ready for winter with these crucial maintenance steps recommended by industry experts. Read more
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2024-10-03
USDA's $7.7B plan for climate resilient farming
Record-breaking $7.7 billion funding from USDA aims to advance climate-smart agricultural practices under the administration. Read more
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2024-10-03
Dairy exports mark growth
U.S. dairy exports posted their strongest month of growth in a year and a half in July, climbing 9.6 percent year-over-year in milk-solids-equivalent terms. In contrast to prior months, where cheese... Read more
2024-10-03
Stay safe - How to spot online scams in Canada
Learn how to protect yourself as online scams targeting Canadians become more sophisticated and frequent in our digital lives. Read more
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2024-10-03
Deterring copper wire thieves in Alberta
Alberta RCMP is launching a community initiative in response to copper thefts Read more
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2024-10-03
Unmasking agribusiness monopolies and their impact
A new report shows that agribusiness monopolies increase costs for farmers and consumers, emphasizing the need for stronger antitrust enforcement to enhance market competition. Read more
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