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North Carolina Reports First Case of HPAI in Dairy Herd
North Carolina Reports First Case of HPAI in Dairy Herd

Steve Troxle, state commissioner of agriculture, said he is waiting for more diagnostic information from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory and will work collaboratively with North Carolina dairy farmers.

Take Our Poll: How Do You Feel About Daylight Saving Time?
Take Our Poll: How Do You Feel About Daylight Saving Time?

Should daylight saving time be permanent?

Biden Administration Will Outline Steps to Boost Competition in the Meat Sector in Monday Announcement
Biden Administration Will Outline Steps to Boost Competition in the Meat Sector in Monday Announcement

The Biden Administration will announce "Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain" Monday. The White House says it will help boost competition and reduce prices.

As Farmers and Ranchers Measure Impact from Hurricane Ida, Here's How You Can Help
As Farmers and Ranchers Measure Impact from Hurricane Ida, Here's How You Can Help

Less than a week after Louisiana was ravaged by Hurricane Ida, farmers and ranchers are assessing the damage with recovery gets underway. And now a disaster relief fund is aimed to provide financial help. 

Ag Secretary to Join Virtual Town Hall, Discussing Most Pressing Issues in Agriculture
Ag Secretary to Join Virtual Town Hall, Discussing Most Pressing Issues in Agriculture

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will join Clinton Griffiths for a virtual live town-hall Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. CDT. Farmers and ranchers will ask about the most pressing issues and opportunities they face.

Hear It Here First: Vilsack Shares Details on Important ‘First Step’ for Infrastructure Bill
Hear It Here First: Vilsack Shares Details on Important ‘First Step’ for Infrastructure Bill

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack joined AgriTalk host Chip Flory on Tuesday to celebrate what he described as an important first step in the process of improving infrastructure in rural America and across the country.

Packers Pressed on Cash Cattle Prices Paid to Producers During Senate Hearing  
Packers Pressed on Cash Cattle Prices Paid to Producers During Senate Hearing  

A Senate hearing on Capitol Hill this week focused on “beefing up the supply chain,” but it was the prices paid to producers also in focus, as Senators pressed on everything from price discovery to transparency.

Farm Journal’s #FarmON Concert To Benefit National FFA Foundation
Farm Journal’s #FarmON Concert To Benefit National FFA Foundation

Farm Journal has announced that a #FarmONTM Benefit Concert will be presented in partnership with the National FFA Foundation on Thursday, August 26, at Frahm Farmland in Colby, KS.

Celebrate the Grit and Grace of America’s Farmers
Celebrate the Grit and Grace of America’s Farmers

Need a little inspiration? From facing an F-5 tornado to battling cancer and beyond, these producers share stories of how they’ve overcome big challenges with grit and grace.

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Farm Journal Announces 365-Day Extension of Farm Journal Field Days

Live events and online content combine to deliver information and resources when farmers need them most.

U.S. Beef Industry: Assessing the Road Ahead
U.S. Beef Industry: Assessing the Road Ahead

Sterling Marketing President John Nalivka discusses with Drovers editor Greg Henderson the impact of COVID-19 on cattle and beef markets with an outlook for the remainder of 2020 and into next year.

You Herd Right: 8 Tips to Gather the Herd
You Herd Right: 8 Tips to Gather the Herd

Using the words “stubborn” and “cattle” together might be a bit redundant. But thoughtful pressure and keen cattle sense go a long way when you’re moving cattle.

Technology, Traceability and the Beef Industry of the Future
Technology, Traceability and the Beef Industry of the Future

Animal ID and traceability experts Dr. Dale Blasi and Dr. Nevil Spear will discuss the current technology and applications of traceability for beef producers.