The latest news from the agricultural sector
2026-06-17
Secretary Naig Confirms Iowa’s Completion of USDA Pseudorabies Response Protocol
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig confirmed today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) has successfully completed the Pseudorabies (PRV) response protocol... Read more
2026-06-17
State Agriculture Department and Cornell Integrated Pest Management Urge Livestock Producers to Be Vigilant Against Asian Longhorned Ticks
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and Cornell Integrated Pest Management (Cornell IPM), a program of Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, today urged... Read more
2026-06-17
Wisconsin Egg Production Cut in Half as Farms Struggle With Avian Flu, Higher Expenses
Egg production in Wisconsin is less than half of what it was a year ago, reflecting a major decline in the number of laying hens in the state. Read more
2026-06-17
SAFE MApp to Bolster Livestock, Poultry Disease Prevention and Emergency Response Planning
Every day, livestock and poultry producers put time and effort into keeping their animals disease-free. It can be a monumental goal considering how many people, vehicles, and even animals enter and... Read more
2026-06-17
New World Screwworm, HPAI Underscore Importance of Food Animal Health, Animal Disease Surveillance Efforts
The return of New World screwworm to the United States and the global struggle against highly pathogenic avian influenza demonstrate the importance of disease surveillance to protect food animal... Read more
2026-06-17
Senator Baldwin Urges Trump Admin to Immediately Address New World Screwworm Outbreak
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take immediate action to contain and respond to the outbreak of New World Screwworm... Read more
2026-06-16
U.S. Agriculture Leaders Support USMCA Trade Agreement
USMCA Review Will Shape Future of Farm Trade and Exports Read more
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2026-06-16
360 Yield Center Rebrands with New Ag Technology Divisions
360 Yield Center Splits Into 360 RAIN and 360 YIELD to Strengthen Focus on Precision Ag Technology, Adaptive Application, and Equipment Upgrades Read more
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2026-06-16
Western Farm Weather Alert: Heat, Storms, and Unpredictable El Niño
New report highlights intense western heat, shifting storm risks, and an unusually fast El Niño that could disrupt traditional farm planning. Read more
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2026-06-16
Canada and Ontario Invest $12M in Farm Sustainability Program
$12 million initiative supports soil health, water quality and energy efficiency on Ontario farms. Read more
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2026-06-16
Survey Helps Understand Rural Challenges
Nebraska Extension Research Family Challenges Affecting Agriculture Operations and Wellbeing Read more
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2026-06-16
What Can Canadian Canola Growers Learn from the Decline of Rapeseed Oil in the United Kingdom
Ten-year decline driven by pest pressure, policy shifts, and falling profitability pushes UK oilseed rape to historic lows. Read more
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