Beef
USDA continues studies on meat due to bird flu outbreak
To verify the safety of meat in relation to avian influenza, or bird flu, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)...
USDA
Veterinary
Bird flu viral fragments detected in 1-in-5 milk samples in US
Authorities in the US have confirmed viral fragments of avian influenza – or bird flu – in one-in-five samples of...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Dairy
US: Bird flu tests for dairy cows before interstate transfers
To protect the US livestock industry from the threat posed by highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu), the United...
Pig/Poultry
FDA confirms 'presence' of bird flu virus in pasteurised milk samples in US
The US Food and Drink Administration (FDA) has confirmed that some pasteurised milk samples have “indicated the presence” of the...
Dairy
Bird flu detected in dairy cows in the US
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that avian influenza (bird flu) has been detected in sick cattle on two...
Rural Life
US TB trial delivering oral vaccine to wild deer
The United States Department of Agriculture – Wildlife Services (USDA-WS) is evaluating the ability to deliver an oral bovine tuberculosis...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu virus detected in domestic goat in US for the first time
Avian influenza (bird flu) strain has been detected in a a junior goat in the US for the first time....
Agri-Business
MIT: Lab-grown meat one of the 'worst' tech failures of 2023
Lab-grown meat has been listed as one of the “worst technology failures” of 2023, according to a review assessment by...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri-Business
US corn exports drop by 34% as competition increases
As the end of the marketing year for corn and soybeans draws to a close, a report published this week...
Tillage
US maize and soyabean output projections increased
The return of cooler, wetter weather conditions has brought the prospect of improved maize and soyabean crop conditions in the...
Tillage News
US corn prices drop by 18% as harvest increases
Corn prices in the US in July dropped by 18% from a late June peak due to a strong harvest,...
Beef
US beef cow herd falls to 52-year low
The number of beef cows in the US at the start of this year was the lowest since 1962 at...
Pig/Poultry
Approval granted for sales of 'lab grown chicken' in US
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted approval for laboratory-grown chicken to be sold to US consumers for...
Sheep
Sheep processors yet to seek access to US market
Sheep processors in Ireland are yet to begin the process of seeking access to the US market, despite the market...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Dairy News
Scientists create calf with reduced susceptibility to BVDV
Scientists in the US have created a gene-edited calf with what they have called “dramatically reduced” susceptibility to infection of...
Dairy News
USDA outlines support for California farmers affected by floods
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has outlined a number of assistance programmes for dairy farmers in California impacted...
Tillage Technical
US production of maize, soya and wheat expected to rise
The expectations for the 2023 cropping levels in the US indicate growth in the planted area of maize, wheat, and...
Beef
US cattle numbers down 3% on last year's levels
The total number of cattle and calves in the US as of January 1, 2023, totalled 89.3 million head. This...