Agriculture
1 year ago
Weedkiller manufacturer seeks lawmakers’ help to squelch claims it failed to warn about cancer

DES MOINES, IA (AP) — Stung by paying billions of dollars for settlements and […]

Cows
Agriculture
1 year ago
Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?

A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation’s largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens.

Farmer uses drone to assess crops
Agriculture
1 year ago
Drones Take to the Sky, and They’re Altering Farming and Growing Food Forever

The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) estimates that between 1.6 and 1.8 million small unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAVs) will be registered for recreational use by the end of 2024. Thanks to their advanced technology and extensive use in various industries, the United States leads the worldwide market for drones.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
New WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies. They also expand food choices

The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will soon emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as well as provide a wider choice of foods from different cultures.

Agriculture
1 year ago
The challenges climate change poses to agriculture

Climate change poses an array of challenges. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration notes that the impacts of climate change on various sectors of society are interrelated, a connection that mirrors the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Agriculture
2 years ago
With organic fields next door, conventional farms dial up the pesticide use, study finds

A new study in a California county found a surprising effect as their acreage grew — their conventional neighbors were using more pesticides than before.

Agriculture
2 years ago
Makers of ‘Food, Inc’ sequel launch impact campaign around pressing issues

The Oscar-nominated documentary “Food, Inc” helped change the way many consumers think about the systems behind the things we eat.

Agriculture
2 years ago
Dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas test positive for bird flu

Federal officials say milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu.

LLCC Ag Students l-r: Logan Kearns, Kaitlyn Zeedyk, Jhia Walker, Alex Sidener and Wes Bland
Agriculture
2 years ago
Local ag students earn national honors

Eleven local agriculture students earned awards at the 2024 National Professional Agriculture Students Conference at Lincoln Land Community College.

Agriculture
2 years ago
Want to buy ‘Made in the USA’ meat and eggs? A new federal labeling rule might help

Shoppers who want to determine if their meat, eggs and poultry were “Made in the USA” are expected to find the task easier once a finalized federal rule takes effect.