Uncertainty is already affecting U.S. red meat exports, according to Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Dan Halstrom pointed out that ocean carriers have begun ...

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has released two research briefs exploring Midwestern farmers’ views on farm financial programs and conservation efforts. Based on a 2024 survey of 527 farmers ...

Avian flu continues to impact US livestock, with the USDA confirming 12 more H5N1 cases in dairy cattle from California. These new detections bring the state’s total to 697 cases and the national ...

The Ruby Mountains are home to diverse wildlife, including migratory birds and fish species in Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The area also holds ancestral importance for the Te-Moak Tribe of the ...

As 2024 comes to an end and we look forward to 2025, gardening enthusiasts can make resolutions that will enhance their gardening success in the year ahead. Focus on soil health, plant selection, and ...

A recent study by the University of Florida highlights the critical role of soil and nutrient management in growing organic leafy greens in high tunnel systems. These structures, resembling unheated ...

As the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak nears its fourth year, a new variant, clade 2.3.4.4b, has raised alarms due to its potential to infect mammals and mutate into a form transmissible between humans.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced updates to indemnity conditions for poultry farms affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ...

Small ruminant farmers are invited to participate in the 2025 Small Ruminant Webinar Series, designed to deliver valuable insights and practical strategies. This educational series will run monthly, ...

Permaculture, a blend of "permanent" and "agriculture," focuses on creating self-sustaining systems that work with nature. By mimicking natural ecosystems, permaculture offers sustainable solutions ...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also called bird flu, was detected in a non-commercial backyard flock in Franklin County, Vermont. The disease, confirmed through lab testing, caused ...

Permaculture, a blend of "permanent" and "agriculture," focuses on creating self-sustaining systems that work with nature. By mimicking natural ecosystems, permaculture offers sustainable solutions ...