The latest news from the agricultural sector
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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2024-10-19
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
Do Adult Cicadas Actually Feed on Anything?
Every so often, cicadas emerge above ground and blanket the earth with their exoskeletons while emitting a high-pitched chirp from sunrise to sunset. The periodical cicadas in the genus
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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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2024-10-18
AGI auctioning pink conveyor to support breast cancer awareness
All proceeds will go to the Canadian Cancer Society Read more
2024-10-18
U.S. meat exports surge at Miami event
USMEF led a team of Latin American buyers at Miami’s Americas Food & Beverage Show to explore and enhance trade opportunities for U.S. meat products. Read more
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2024-10-18
Transparency act compliance - farms on clock
The Corporate Transparency Act mandates submission of ownership data by farms to the Treasury by January 2025, impacting over 230,000 farms. Read more
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2024-10-18
Agricultural excellence in the Northern Plains
The Northern Plains Region excels in agriculture, leading in young farmers, and crop and livestock sales according to the USDA’s latest census. Read more
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