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Texas Ag Commissioner says northern spread of New World screwworm in Mexico leaves Texas livestock industry vulnerable
The commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture says the continued northern movement of New World screwworm leaves cattle producers vulnerable. Sid Miller says the latest case was found in a
Two members of an FFA chapter in southwest Minnesota won Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) proficiency awards during the state FFA Convention. Tracy FFA president Elijah Lightfoot says winning the Ag
From tire shop to pool deck: Tracy FFA members shine at state level
Two members of an FFA chapter in southwest Minnesota won Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) proficiency awards during the state FFA Convention. Tracy Area FFA president Elijah Lightfoot says winning the
From tire shop to pool deck: Tracy FFA members shine at state level
Two members of an FFA chapter in southwest Minnesota won Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) proficiency awards during the state FFA Convention. Tracy Area FFA president Elijah Lightfoot says winning the
As fuel and diesel prices climb, cattle industry braces for added pressure
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says he’s concerned rising fuel prices are going to impact consumer buying habits. Jackie Moore is with Joplin
Michigan House budget plan shifts ag funding, boosting animal ag research while cutting MAEAP staff
Michigan House Republicans have approved a budget that would cut funding and staff at the state’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development by almost 10 percent. Appropriations subcommittee chair Ken
Dairy farmer looks back on 25 years of robotic milking
The farmer who installed the first robotic milking system in the U.S. twenty-five years ago says a lot has changed. Pete Knigge of Omro, Wisconsin, tells Brownfield that back then,
Five appointed to Missouri USDA Farm Service Agency state committee
Five individuals have been appointed to the Missouri USDA Farm Service Agency’s state committee. The new chair is Robin Wenneker from Columbia. Neal Bredehoeft from Alma, Barry Kagay from Amity,
Missouri agriculture Hall of Fame inducts five leaders
Five leaders in Missouri agriculture were inducted into the Missouri Agriculture Hall of Fame last week for their impact on the state’s ag landscape. Anson Elliott, the former director at
Senate fails to confirm governor’s pick to lead Iowa HHS
The governor’s choice to lead the largest agency in state government may not be able to remain director of the Department of Health and Human Services. Larry Johnson’s nomination fell