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DENVER — On a cold, wintry day, over a hundred attendees gathered at the Colorado State University’s SPUR campus to ask, “What is a Future Cowboy?” Ranchers, cattle companies, university students, and staff, as well as those from the general public, all congregated to learn more about the cattle industry…

On Thursday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration to better equip the Texas New World Screwworm Response Team to prevent the potential spread of the New World screwworm into Texas and to better protect livestock and wildlife. “Although the New World screwworm fly is not yet present…

While New England is known for its chowder and Seattle its salmon tossing, when it comes to Super Bowl menus, nothing is hotter than wings. The National Chicken Council today released its annual Chicken Wing Report, projecting Americans to eat 1.48 billion chicken wings watching the Patriots and Seahawks battle…

Undergraduate college students pursuing agricultural communications careers should apply now for up to $3,000 in scholarships from the Agricultural Communicators Network. Three scholarships will be awarded in 2026 to members of Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow who have demonstrated commitment to their education and career goals. Three finalists will be selected…

Earlier this week, Purdue University announced that due to persistently low enrollment, the Department of Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication will shutter programs in June 2026. The undergraduate Agricultural Education major will continue within the College of Agriculture.  According to the school’s news release, this action aligns with Indiana Code…

Agricultural waste that is usually burned or left to rot could play a far bigger role in tackling climate change if it were instead used in long-lasting building materials, according to new research from the University of East London. The study shows that fibrous residues from crops such as wheat,…