The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2024-10-21
Riskiest states for countryside driving
2022 report unveils the deadliest states for driving on rural roads based on crash data. Read more
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2024-10-21
USDA Announces Department-wide Effort to Support Terrestrial Wildlife Habitat Connectivity
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a Department-wide effort to support connectivity of wildlife habitat on working landscapes through the management of National Forests and voluntary... Read more
2024-10-21
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Florida Disaster Areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that people in Florida recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental... 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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