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2024-11-13
USDA Researchers Confirm Six Unique Strains of African Swine Fever Virus
Development suggests a lower number of vaccines to combat ASFV outbreaks Read more
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2024-07-26
Canadian Innovators Lead in Reducing Agricultural Methane
Canada's Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge announces semi-finalists focusing on innovative solutions to cut methane emissions from cattle effectively. Read more
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2024-07-26
Bird flu infects three more Colorado poultry farm workers
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on Thursday announced three additional human cases of bird flu among poultry farm workers, bringing the total number of confirmed human cases... Read more
2024-07-26
CDC Confirms Three Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu Among Colorado Poultry Workers
Three additional human cases of
highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection have been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in... Read more
2024-07-26
Colorado Reports 2 More Avian Flu Infections in Poultry Cullers
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) today reported two more human avian flu infections connected to H5N1 outbreaks at poultry farms, both of whom are part of the response... Read more
2024-07-26
Unlocking Zambia’s Maize Potential Through Crop Diversity
While maize is the primary staple food crop in Zambia, its productivity on farmers’ fields reaches on average only about 20 percent of what it could achieve with good agronomic practices. Some reasons... Read more
2024-07-26
Ohio State University to Lead $10M Effort to Bridge Gap Between Research and Farmers
Regenerative practices, such as cover crops, diversified rotations, and replacing fertilizer with manure, all promise benefits. Read more
2024-07-26
Heat lowers crop yield potential in some areas
Another hot, dry week has many producers concerned about their crops, especially in the southern and western portions of the province. Read more
2024-07-26
University of Kentucky Promotes Farmer Collaboration Through Good Idea Shop Talks
The University of Kentucky
Cooperative Extension Service announces its participation in the
Good Idea Shop Talks, a free, virtual meet-up series for row crop and livestock producers across the... Read more
2024-07-26
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $90 Million in Innovative Projects, including two in North Dakota, that Help Conserve Natural Resources and Address Climate Change
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $90 million in 53 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) projects, which support the development of new tools, approaches, practices and... Read more
2024-07-26
Commercial Dairy Cow Farmers in Colorado Must Now Test Herds Weekly for Avian Flu
As avian flu cases continue to rise in commercial dairy farms and spill over into human infections, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is now requiring all licensed farmers to test their... Read more
2024-07-26
Ore-Ida and GoodPop partner to appeal to US' love of salty-sweet
Ore-Ida and GoodPop's new dairy- and gluten-free frozen treat offers consumers the iconic sweet and salty combination that they are craving. Read more
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