California Governor gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, in response too a rapidly spreading avian flu outbreak. The virus, which has already impacted a notable portion of the state’s dairy farms, necessitates immediate and decisive action to contain its spread and mitigate its effects. “This proclamation is a targeted … Read more
Unexpected Passengers: Pigs Land in Bermuda After Six-Hour Flight Diversion Table of Contents Unexpected Passengers: Pigs Land in Bermuda After Six-Hour Flight Diversion “Four-Legged Visitors Safe” Unexpected Air passengers: An Interview with a Bermuda Airport Official Q: Can you describe the unusual situation that unfolded at the airport recently? Q: What steps were taken to … Read more
Argentina’s Biotech Breakthrough: New Vaccines Boost Swine and Poultry Health Table of Contents Argentina’s Biotech Breakthrough: New Vaccines Boost Swine and Poultry Health Highly Contagious Avian Virus Poses Threat to US Poultry Vaccination Efforts and Regulatory Compliance Major Threats to US Livestock: Avian Influenza, Porcine Circovirus, and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae Avian Influenza: A Continuing Concern Porcine … Read more
A large part of the melioration engineering structures in Lithuania are in a critical state, which has a significant impact on the harvest of farmers. (Photo by Sigitas Strazdauskas) „Now lakes are floating in the fields of the Panevėžys district, – said Danguolė Kuzmienė, chairperson of the Panevėžys branch of the Lithuanian Farmers’ Union, at … Read more
Washington, D.C.–(Newsfile Corp. – February 5, 2024) – Regardless of which team you’re rooting for, your football party will be the real winner this Sunday thanks to a team of 2 million farm families working on your behalf. Pro football championship Sunday ranks among the top days of the year for food consumption in the … Read more
Local schools are wondering: Should the “Got Milk” campaign should become “Got Milk Cartons?” Recently, New York State Senator Chuck Schumer wrote to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) leadership to rectify the disruptions to the milk packaging supply chain, specifically related to carton shortages. New York is home to more than 3,200 dairy … Read more
An elderly farmer in West Cork has died following an accident involving a bull. The man, who was in his 70s, has been named locally as Michael O’Sullivan. Reports suggest that Mr. O’Sullivan was attacked by a bull on his farm, with emergency services called to the scene. Despite their efforts, Mr. O’Sullivan was pronounced … Read more
More than 70 lambs have been killed in a ‘horrific’ dog attack in Kerry, Ireland. The incident has raised concerns among farmers who have been fighting to protect their livestock from such attacks in recent years. These attacks have not only caused a huge financial loss to the farmers but also have a significant impact … Read more
Despite being rejected by the Catholic church, a gory Good Friday tradition of reenacting Jesus Christ’s suffering through real-life crucifixions draws thousands of devotees and tourists to the farming village of San Pedro Cutud in the Philippines. The annual event has resumed after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, with eight men participating in … Read more
The agriculture industry may be facing its toughest challenge yet as a record number of unwanted dairy calves are slaughtered. This has put immense pressure on the agriculture minister who is tasked with finding a solution to this growing problem. The issue has been on the forefront for some time now but with the numbers … Read more