U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today led the Senate in introducing legislation to help protect farmers from fatal tractor rollovers through a U.S. Department of Agriculture cost-share grant program for retrofitting older tractors with rollbars and other protections. Hyde-Smith, with U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Jim Justice (D-W.Va.) and Raphael…

Communication with loved ones, neighbors and mental health professionals can be a key piece of addressing the stressors and mental health issues that affect farmers at higher rates than other professions. According to the National Rural Health Association, suicide rates are “significantly higher” in rural areas than in urban areas…

An ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has affected more than 184 million domestic poultry since 2022 and, since making the leap to dairy cattle in spring 2024, more than 1,000 milking cow herds. A new study led by Iowa State University researchers shows that the mammary glands of…

Lallemand Animal Nutrition has awarded $14,000 in scholarships to five students pursuing careers in animal science, nutrition and veterinary medicine, continuing its commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders in animal agriculture. Now in its 11th year, the Lallemand Animal Nutrition Scholarship Program recognizes students whose academic achievement and…

A New World screwworm case has been confirmed about 197 miles from the U.S.–Mexico border — the first reported detection in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. The case was identified in a six-day-old calf, according to Mexico’s animal health agency SENASICA. While NWS has not been detected in the United…

Oregon’s agricultural education programs could face major disruptions if lawmakers approve proposed state budget cuts that would remove $1.1 million in state funding for Oregon FFA and key grants supporting agricultural educators. In an interview with RFD-TV, Oregon FFA CEO Kjer Kizer said the proposed reductions would affect more than…