The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-14
Pork producers seek dismissal of farm emissions reporting challenge
The National Pork Producers Council and a coalition of livestock and farm groups filed a Motion for Summary Judgment asking a federal judge to reject activist challenges to the Environmental... Read more
2024-10-14
Hog markets finish higher - CME
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live cattle futures bounced back on Thursday as a strong cash market and a bump in beef demand lent support to prices, Reuters reported, citing traders. Read more
2024-10-14
AI Decodes Microbes’ Message in Milk Safety Testing Approach
In findings published today (Oct. 10) in
mSystems, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology, the researchers reported that using shotgun metagenomics data and AI, they were able to detect... Read more
2024-10-14
Avian Flu Confirmations in California Dairy Workers Reach 6
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported today that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed two of its latest probable H5 avian flu cases, as it... Read more
2024-10-14
Annual Beef Cattle and Forage Management Seminar set for Oct. 28 in Franklin
The
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Robertson County is hosting the annual Beef Cattle and Forage Management Seminar on Oct. 28 in Franklin. Read more
2024-10-14
Bird Flu Spread Continues in Humans, Slowing in Cattle?
Successful Farming’s Chuck Abbott reported that “on the same day the CDC confirmed the third human case of bird flu in California, state officials said Wednesday that they had identified two more... Read more
2024-10-14
A thank you, an introduction and a deep dive
As Dr. Steve Meyer explained in his September column, I will be taking over his spot writing for National Hog Farmer. I do not take this responsibility lightly. Dr. Meyer had a long, storied career... Read more
2024-10-14
Iowa Pork Signs 19 Cyclones to NIL Deals
The Iowa Pork Producers Association agreed to NIL (name, image, likeness) deals with all 19 Iowa State University student-athletes that participated in the ‘Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon’ video tryouts.... Read more
2024-10-11
Price Discovery and Competition in Markets for Fed Cattle Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced its next step to deliver on the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic commitment under the Executive Order on... Read more
2024-10-11
Wheat yields soar in great lakes YEN
The Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) announces winners for 2024, showcasing top winter wheat yields and innovative farming practices. Read more
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2024-10-11
U.S. wheat production up 9 percent in 2024 report
The USDA reports a 9% increase in 2024 U.S. wheat production despite reduced planting areas. Improved yields and fewer abandoned acres helped boost the overall wheat crop. Read more
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2024-10-11
SARM pushes for rural crime solutions
Rural Saskatchewan faces increasing crime rates, and SARM is advocating for better resources, tougher penalties, and faster emergency response times. Read more
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