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Blood-Sucking, Livestock-Killing Mosquito Hordes Are 2020's Latest Gift
Farmers in the state have lost hundreds of cattle due to the massive insect swarms, which arrived after Hurricane Laura brought heavy rainfall to the area.
These Feisty Grannies Call Themselves 'Monkey Busters'
The women banded together to stop monkeys from stealing vegetables farmed by local villagers.
Rep. Devin Nunes' Libel Case Against Hearst Thrown Out by Trump Appointee
California Representative Devin Nunes called the article written about his family farm a "hit piece" and a "legion of lies."
Hot on Trotters: Stud Pig Ole Saves His Breed the Old-Fashioned Way
At an organic farm in Germany, this swine with a swagger makes piglets and his feces power turbines and feed crops.
In Photos: The Farm in the Heart of Kyiv, Ukraine
Natalia Yurchenko lives on her farm with nine people, 100 chickens, 10 goats and Bubble. Now people who are stuck in the city due to COVID-19 come to Yurchenko with their families to look at and play with her animals—like a trip to the zoo, but without paying an entrance fee.
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Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker Join Forces on Anti-Factory Farming Bill
Rep. Ro Khanna is joining Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker in the legislation, and has submitted a companion bill in the House.
Frozen Bull Semen May Have Sparked Outbreak of Bluetongue Virus in Europe
The virus reemerged in France in 2015, five years after the original outbreak was brought under control.
Trump Admin to Spend $15.5 Billion on Aid for Farmers: Report
It was reported that a little more than $9 billion of aid would come from funding provided in the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package.
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A 'Second Dust Bowl' Could Trigger Worldwide Food Shortages and Price Hikes
Computer models have been used to predict the global impacts of a national food crisis similar to the 1930s Dust Bowl.
'Doomsday Vault' Surpasses One Million Seed Samples After Huge Deposit
"The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a secure backup facility for the seed banks of the world," Cierra Martin, a spokesperson for the Global Crop Diversity Trust, told Newsweek.
Bloomberg Once Said Farming Needs Less 'Gray Matter' Than Modern Work
The former New York City mayor was called "condescending" and an "enormous clown" over his assessment of what it takes to farm.
Genetically Engineered Male Moths Released into Wild to Wipe Out Females
Scientists have completed what they say is the first-ever open-field release of a genetically-modified insect. Genetically-modified insects could one day be used as an alternative to pesticide.
A Cow's Moo Can Reveal How They Are Feeling
From excitement to distress, the vocalization between cows can communicate their emotions. Researchers say these individualized calls can be used by farmers to boost animal welfare.
FDA Lifts Romaine Lettuce Advisory, Declares E.Coli Outbreaks Over
The Food and Drug Administration has released a statement ending the consumer advisory on romaine lettuce grown in the Salinas, California area.
World Will Need 80 Percent More Calories by 2100 to Feed Population
As populations and BMIs increase so will demand for calories. A study published in Plos One projects an 80 percent increase in demand by 2100.
Cows Lay Eggs According to 10 Percent of Schoolchildren, Study Says
A study of British schoolchildren reveals a lack of understanding about the origins of food, with a third of the children unable to identify the animal pork is made form.
Tree Farmers Upset About Artificial Christmas Tree Commercial
A holiday commercial from a major retailer has Canadian tree farmers upset because it positioned artificial Christmas trees as an environmentally conscious alternative to cutting one down.
Insects Facing 'Unnoticed Apocalypse' Due to Routine Use of Pesticides
The report includes dozens of studies from across the world and highlights the widespread decline of insect populations.
USDA Greenlights Nationwide Hemp Farming in Response to CBD Industry
Industrial hemp farming will become legal in every state and on reservation land thanks to a new farming program implemented by the U.S. government.
U.K. Reality Show Demands: Go Vegetarian, or Be Forced to Cook and Eat Pet
An upcoming U.K. reality television show is asking families to adopt animals typically raised for meat as pets for a period of three weeks, before being faced with the choice of either becoming vegetarian or having the animal slaughtered and then cooked and eaten.
National Farmers' Day: What to Buy to Support Local Farmers
How and why to support local farmers, what products to buy and how to celebrate National Farmers' Day 2019.
Thousands of Animals Die As Fire Rips Through Kentucky Barn
More than 3,000 quails, 1,000 chukars and 100 chickens died in the blaze in Greenup County, Kentucky.
Drought Conditions in Southeast Affect Farms, Heighten Chance of Wildfires
Portions of the southeastern U.S. haven't seen rain in weeks, and the dry conditions are affecting farmers.
USDA Changes to Hog Slaughterhouse Rules May Risk 'More Contamination'
The updated procedures let meat companies kill pigs as quickly as they want and pass inspection responsibilities from government officials to plant employees.
Four Men Drown in Sewage Tank After Trying to Rescue Farmer Trapped Inside
The victims, all of Indian nationality, have been identified by authorities as the two owners of the Arena Po farm and two employees. The investigation remains ongoing.
CDC Warns Americans to Stop Kissing Their Chickens
A recent advisory from the Centers for Disease Control warns of the hazards of oral contact with barnyard birds, including the risk of catching salmonella.
Woman Bleeds to Death After Rooster Pecked at Her Leg
"This case demonstrates that even relatively small domestic animals may be able to inflict lethal injuries," an expert said.