The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-22
Efficient, Science-based Animal Agriculture Translates Into Affordable and High-Quality Food for the Consumer.
With support from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Land-grant universities partners are making research strides that improve livestock animal production systems. Read more
2024-10-22
Beef Dynamics May Hinder Dairy Herd Growth
High prices are supposedly the cure for high prices. That may not be the case with beef-on-dairy. Read more
2024-10-22
UAMS Researchers Find Ground Beef Packs Bigger Muscle-Building Punch than Soy-Based Alternative
When it comes to building muscle, not all proteins are created equal. Read more
2024-10-22
Dairy Farms – And Our Economy – Can’t Thrive Without the Essential and Skilled Labor of Immigrants
Dairy states like California, Idaho, Utah, Vermont and Wisconsin are largely responsible for producing the fresh milk, delicious cheeses, and other dairy products that are enjoyed by Americans all... Read more
2024-10-22
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April... Read more
2024-10-22
World Food Day 2024: UM researchers tackle global food security and chronic disease challenges
World Food Day, celebrated annually on October 16, highlights the crucial issue of global food security. This day, which marks the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization,... Read more
2024-10-22
Scanlon to lead Canadian council of agriculture, food and veterinary medicine deans
Martin Scanlon, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba, has been elected President of the Deans Council – Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Medicine for a... Read more
2024-10-22
Saskatchewan NDP details ag sector wishes ahead of provincial election
The Saskatchewan Provincial election is just a week away, with the province's parties looking at what they can do for the agriculture sector. Read more
2024-10-22
Continuing Service: A Veteran Turns to Agriculture to Help Others
Joe Ricker, a man of many titles including colonel, veterans outreach coordinator, nonprofit founder, farm owner, consultant and beekeeper, has consistently dedicated himself to helping service... Read more
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2024-10-21
2022's 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
Steffes Group bringing auction services to Canada
The organization acquired Bruce Schapansky Auctioneers in Tisdale, Sask. Read more
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2024-10-21
USDA's $46 million boost for nutritional security
The USDA invests $46 million to improve food security and support healthy eating in communities needing it most. Read more
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