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New Ways To Address Healthcare Issues Are Needed For Rural

WebFrom improved telehealth services to reimagined small-town hospitals, the National Rural Health Association is working to help folks in farm country tap into more …

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Left Behind: A Political Battle for Affordable Healthcare for

WebAffordable health insurance is a pain point in rural America, an issue National Rural Health Association says is getting worse, not better. Now, agricultural groups are …

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Startling Reality: Rate of Suicide Among Farmers is 3.5 Times

WebSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the CDC, between 2000 and 2020 suicide rates climbed 46% in rural areas. By comparison, the …

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BREAKING: Mystery Illness Impacting Texas, Kansas Dairy Cattle is

WebUSDA says genetic sequencing revealed the mystery illness impacting Texas dairies is the same strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) that's been in the …

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Your Mental Health Matters AgWeb

WebYour Mental Health Matters. Two farmers speak up on the importance of addressing stress. (Lori Hays) By Farm Journal Guest Editor February 14, 2024. By …

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Twelve Cases of HPAI in Dairy Cattle Confirmed in Five States

WebBy Rhonda Brooks April 2, 2024. To date, 12 cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been confirmed in dairy cattle in five states. The U.S. Department of …

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Rare Human Case of Bird Flu Confirmed. Officials Believe it

WebThe Texas Department of State Health Services reports that a human case of bird flu has been confirmed in Texas and identified in a person who had direct exposure …

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MyAnIML Expands Predictive Health Platform Using Muzzles To

WebTo better enable early disease prediction in cattle, agtech startup MyAnIML™ announced today a hardware update designed to support the …

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Congress Can't Ignore the Mental Health Crisis Anymore, Costa Says

WebBy Jennifer Shike November 15, 2023. More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. U.S. Representative Jim Costa (D-CA) says Congress cannot ignore the mental …

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Merck Animal Health Introduces Herd Health Tool and Feedlot

WebMerck Animal Health has introduced two new tools to bring important cattle health information to cattle producers’ fingertips. The Merck Animal Health Herd Health …

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Mystery Illness is Now Affecting Dairy Cows in Texas, New

WebIn affected cowherds, the illness impacts nearly 10% of the animals, causing reduced feed consumption and a 10% to 20% decline in milk production.

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Know a Calf’s Vital Signs AgWeb

WebHer advice on measuring calf vital signs included: 1.) Temperature: 100.0-102.5˚F -- Take temperatures rectally with a digital thermometer, which are much faster …

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The Correlation (Or Lack Of) Between Soil Health And Fungicide Use

WebKen Ferrie says fields with good soil health can have as much disease present as an unhealthy field, but healthy plants handle stress better than unhealthy ones.

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How Can Agricultural-Related Work Injuries Help Inform Safety

WebThe research shows agriculture is a dangerous occupation globally, with injuries reported in at least three continents. Overall trends are as expected, with …

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How Soil Health Changes The Conversation AgWeb

WebBy increasing carbon in the soil, it will increase soil health and it will put you in a great place for carbon markets,” she says. She continues, “By looking now at soil …

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Minnesota Goat Confirmed to Have Highly Pathogenic Avian …

WebA juvenile goat in Minnesota recently tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). While HPAI has been detected in predatory mammals that prey …

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New Regulation: Dairy Cattle Entry into Nebraska Now Requires

WebIn an effort to increase its biosecurity measures against HPAI, also known as bird flu, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture has issued a 30 day restriction on the …

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K-State is Now On a Mission to Estimate the Potential Economic

WebA team at K-State has been chosen by the World Organisation of Animal Health to lead an international effort that will develop decision-making tools and improve …

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Do You Have Soil Compaction and Density Changes That Impede …

WebRemoving compaction and density layers before transitioning to a vertical system can add 15 bu. to 20 bu. per acre and might lower cost of production, according …

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