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Step right up! State fairs are more than funnel cakes, livestock, and Ferris wheels, they are living histories of Americ...
16/09/2025

Step right up! State fairs are more than funnel cakes, livestock, and Ferris wheels, they are living histories of American innovation, agriculture, and culture. The article The State of A Fair: History of State Fairs walks us through that journey.

Here are a few highlights:
The first official U.S. state fair was held in Syracuse, NY in 1841. It was all about celebrating farmers, inventors, and community.

Organizations like 4‑H (1902) and FFA (1928) helped shape fairs into educational platforms, giving young people a chance to learn, showcase, and lead.

Over time, fairs have embraced more entertainment (“midway” rides, concerts, bold food trends), making them not only showcases of agriculture, but of culture and creativity.

If you love the smell of hay, the thrill of the carnival, or the stories behind our community traditions, this one’s for you. Read more → https://hubs.la/Q03Jq5Fx0

Have you ever wondered how scarecrows became more than just scare‑tactics in the fields? They go way back, ancient Egypt...
15/09/2025

Have you ever wondered how scarecrows became more than just scare‑tactics in the fields? They go way back, ancient Egypt built reed figures along the Nile, Greece and Rome used divine statues to protect crops, and in Japan kakashi were dressed, honored, and even believed sacred.

Through medieval Europe, early Americas, all the way to modern fall festivals, scarecrows have stood at the intersection of utility, culture, and creativity. From gong‑clapping kids chasing birds, to pumpkin‑headed figures lighting up Halloween, each era added its own twist.

👉 Dive into the full article to follow their journey from humble field guardians to folk legends rich with meaning. Let’s remember the stories woven into straw!

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Hot off the press—experts, public health officials, policymakers, and industry leaders have gathered in Brazil for the f...
12/09/2025

Hot off the press—experts, public health officials, policymakers, and industry leaders have gathered in Brazil for the first-ever global dialogue on high-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), aiming to defend animal and human health against this escalating threat.

Key Highlights:
-HPAI has spread rapidly since 2020, affecting wildlife, dairy cattle, and even humans across continents.
-Beth Bechdol, FAO Deputy Director-General, warns: “Avian influenza is no longer a sporadic threat, it’s a global challenge.”
-Around 500 experts from public, private, and scientific sectors are collaborating to build early warning systems, ramp up surveillance and diagnostics, and strengthen response through a One Health approach.

Why it matters:
This event marks a critical shift, from reactive response to proactive, coordinated action. Ensuring food security, maintaining healthy agrifood systems, and safeguarding livelihoods all depend on it.

Read the full article to learn how global collaboration could help safeguard your farm, community, and livestock.
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A new study reveals a surprising challenge in broccoli production: commercial broccoli seeds may harbor the fungal patho...
11/09/2025

A new study reveals a surprising challenge in broccoli production: commercial broccoli seeds may harbor the fungal pathogen Alternaria brassicicola, and worse, some strains are cross‑resistant to multiple fungicides growers rely on. This includes resistance to boscalid and penthiopyrad (SDHIs), and even to azoxystrobin, a different class altogether.

Researchers also developed a PCR-based assay to detect these resistant strains early, giving growers and seed producers a head start in managing disease threats.

Why it matters:
-Seed-borne resistance limits your fungicide options.
-It could spread resistant pathogens to new regions, even where fungicides haven’t been used.
-Proactive seed testing and smarter disease management are now more critical than ever.

Stay informed. Know the risks in your seed supply. Read the full report to start protecting your broccoli crop today.
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Stop hunting for farm news in 10 different places.Start your morning the easy way — with the Morning Ag Clips daily e-ne...
10/09/2025

Stop hunting for farm news in 10 different places.
Start your morning the easy way — with the Morning Ag Clips daily e-newsletter. ☕🌾
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In the fall of 1979, my college roommate received a devastating call. The family’s hired man, and his good friend, had b...
09/09/2025

In the fall of 1979, my college roommate received a devastating call. The family’s hired man, and his good friend, had been killed in a combine accident. I am still haunted by the look on his face.

It appears the corn head had plugged, and he had left the cab with the machine running to unplug the platform. When the obstruction loosened, he was still grasping the corn stalks, and was pulled quickly into the machine. Just like that, he was gone.

Those rotating blades operate at 12 feet per second. That’s an entire arm length pulled into the machine in just 1/4 of a second. No human being can react quick enough to let go. The only safe way to remove an obstruction is to shut off the header before attempting to clear the obstruction.

Combines are amazing feats of engineering but can be hazardous in many ways. Modern combines are loaded with electronics, bearings, pulleys, belts, hydraulics, pumps, combustible fluids, and other moving parts. Sparks or friction created from any number of these sources can kindle dust and plant debris, which in turn can ignite fiberglass panels and other combustibles. Some of these hot spots can smolder for hours, causing a fire to breakout hours after the machine is shutdown, so frequent cleaning can help prevent the fires. Many combines now come with two fire extinguishers. Are yours up to update?

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A new study has crowned Lithuania the most dog-loving country in the world, boasting the highest number of dogs per pers...
08/09/2025

A new study has crowned Lithuania the most dog-loving country in the world, boasting the highest number of dogs per person globally. The United States also makes the top 10, though for slightly different reasons.

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Happy Labor Day, Everyone!
01/09/2025

Happy Labor Day, Everyone!

Eating 2 ounces of almonds – about 45 nuts – daily led to signs of better cardiometabolic and gut health.👉Read more abou...
29/08/2025

Eating 2 ounces of almonds – about 45 nuts – daily led to signs of better cardiometabolic and gut health.

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Retail pork prices hit record high levels this summer and are expected to remain elevated heading into the holiday seaso...
28/08/2025

Retail pork prices hit record high levels this summer and are expected to remain elevated heading into the holiday season, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts said.

In July, average retail pork prices reached the highest point of the year, $5.01 per pound, up from $4.92 a year ago, said David Anderson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension livestock and food marketing economist and professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Agricultural Economics, Bryan-College Station.

“Supplies remain tight as U.S. pork production has edged lower due to reduced sow numbers, despite gains in productivity per litter,” he said. “Consumers should expect higher prices this fall because production is about the same as last year and we’re not seeing expansion in the herd. “Without more production, prices are going to stay high.”

Pork continues to provide consumer value
Wholesale prices for several key cuts, including hams, pork bellies and trimmings used for sausage are well above year-ago levels, Anderson said.

However, pork loins are a relative bargain at $1.13 per pound wholesale, compared to $1.26 a year ago. Seasonal shifts in consumer demand also shape the market, with ribs and shoulders popular for summer grilling while hams gain momentum in the fall and winter holidays.

Despite the record high prices, Davey Griffin, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension meat specialist and professor in the Department of Animal Science, Bryan-College Station, said pork remains a competitively priced protein when compared to beef and poultry.

Packers and retailers are already booking hams for Thanksgiving and Christmas, with bellies and the bacon market they supply, continuing to hold strong demand, he said.

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If you’ve been watching your step, there’s a good chance you may have spotted some fuzzy black caterpillars inching thei...
27/08/2025

If you’ve been watching your step, there’s a good chance you may have spotted some fuzzy black caterpillars inching their way across roads, sidewalks or yards over the past several weeks.

Woollybear caterpillars are common across the U.S. and include several species of caterpillars that transform into tiger moths. Texans may have particularly noticed saltmarsh caterpillars, Estigmene acrea, one species found throughout the state.

But, before they can transform into tiger moths, these caterpillars must make haste to find suitable locations to overwinter as mature larvae, said Wizzie Brown, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service integrated pest management specialist, Travis County. And they’re likely to capture plenty of attention on their way as their population reaches its height for the year.

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An apparent accident at a dairy in a rural farming community in Colorado involving exposure to gas killed six people, in...
26/08/2025

An apparent accident at a dairy in a rural farming community in Colorado involving exposure to gas killed six people, including a high school student, authorities said Thursday.

Investigators are looking into what kind of gases may have played a role in the deaths Wednesday at Prospect Valley Dairy in Keenesburg, about 35 miles (55 kilometers) northeast of Denver. Crews recovered the bodies in a confined space at the dairy, the Southeast Weld Fire Protection District said.

“We are investigating these deaths as the possible consequence of gas exposure in a confined space,” said Jolene Weiner, chief deputy coroner for Weld County.

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