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'Fitbits' on cows

WEBWell, just like a Fitbit records helpful data to monitor human health, rumination collars keep track of important health indicators in dairy herds. Cows are …

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Clinical signs and response to HPAI in dairy cattle herds

WEBCattle impacted by HPAI exhibit flu-like symptoms like fever and thick and discolored milk accompanied by a sharp reduction in milk production. The Food and …

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Mental health and agriculture: The bigger picture AGDAILY

WEBSome of the common symptoms of anxiety and depression, two of the biggest mental health illnesses out there today, are: uncontrollable thoughts, stress that …

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Living Soil film documents soil health movement AGDAILY

WEBLiving Soil captures the background of the current soil health movement and its momentum, beginning with painful images of the Dust Bowl, and then transitions to …

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Risks and benefits associated with raw milk AGDAILY

WEBThe benefits of heating or boiling milk have been recognized since the early 1800s and has been used to reduce milk-borne illness and mortality in infants since the …

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Best farming practices for soil health vary by region AGDAILY

WEBFollow AGDAILY. Farmers can use a variety of practices to keep their soils healthy. Some of these practices include not tilling the land, planting cover crops …

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7 facts about Hereford cattle AGDAILY

WEBBy the early 1800s, the Hereford breed in England was producing cattle in excess of 3,000 pounds, with Cotmore, a winning show bull and sire, weighing in at …

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Farm Babe: How eating meat helps keep your brain healthy

WEBThe hippocampus is the part of the brain that enhances memory and knowledge. The best ways to improve brain health are to exercise, get at least eight …

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Health insurance for farmers: A matter of national security

WEBThree of four farmers and ranchers (73 percent) in the survey said that having affordable health insurance was an important or very important means of reducing their …

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New corn bacterial disease identified in the Texas panhandle

WEBFollow AGDAILY. In the past, Pantoea bacteria were known to cause two corn diseases: Stewart’s wilt and issues with white spots on leaves and stalk rot. But in …

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Miravis Top fungicide performs on disease prevention, plant health

WEBSoybean growers have come to expect superb disease control from modern fungicides, but when a product like Miravis ® Top can further amplify yields by …

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19 ways to now measure your soil health AGDAILY

WEBnitrogen mineralization. erosion rating. base saturation. bulk density. available water holding capacity. infiltration rate. micronutrients. “Many of these Tier 1 measures …

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Animal agriculture’s key role in protecting public health

WEBToday, the animal agriculture community is placing a large emphasis on protecting both animal and human health. By using measures like biosecurity, following …

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Mystery illness affecting Southwest cattle ID'd as bird flu AGDAILY

WEBState and federal animal health officials are investigating a contagious illness on dairies across the Southwest. As of 2 p.m. CT, Texas Agriculture …

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The invisible yoke of mental health on the farm AGDAILY

WEBAfter being diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Wilhelm-Atkins met her husband, Greg, whose grandparents farmed. “Farming was new to me, …

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Benefits of having wheat in corn-soybean crop rotations

WEBRotating wheat with corn and soybean crops also has other benefits. For example, soils tend to be healthier and have better structure when crop rotations include …

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Food & farmworkers press Congress on farm bill topics

WEBThe farm bill is key legislation that is presented to Congress every five years. While multifaceted, the legislation is intended to protect the 21.5 million people who …

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Rural Minds’ Initiative to tackle rural mental health challenges

WEBRural Minds, a nonprofit dedicated to rural mental health, will be present at Commodity Classic to unveil the Rural Mental Health Resilience Program, a …

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The 2023 expert's guide to cover crops in the U.S. AGDAILY

WEB2023 edition: The expert’s guide to cover crops. By Jenna Langley Blue, Cover Crop Gal Published: July 01, 2023. Images by Jenna Langley Blue. Follow …

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USDA awards conservation innovation projects for soil health

WEBThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding $25 million to conservation partners across the country for 18 new projects under the Conservation Innovation …

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