Rice is one of the most-consumed foods in the world: In places like Bangladesh, almost 80 percent of the calories that people consume come from rice. “About 2 billion people are suffering from iron deficiency, which makes people sick and can even cause death,” said Felipe Ricachenevsky, a professor with…

The National Dairy Herd Information Association Scholarship Committee awarded $1,500 scholarships to Kristalyn Benson, University of Wisconsin; Emma Sells, Washington State University; and Julia Young, Purdue University, as the 2026 National DHIA Veterinary Student Scholarship recipients. Selection committee members evaluated applicants on overall interest as a veterinarian planning to work…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an Emergency Use Authorization allowing the over-the-counter use of Ivomec (ivermectin) injectable solution to help prevent infestations of New World screwworm in certain classes of cattle. The authorization, announced Feb. 5, 2026, permits Ivomec to be used as a preventive treatment against…

One of the quiet truths in American agriculture right now is that we don’t just have a labor shortage — we have a labor replacement failure. Across the country, farms, dairies, processors, and ag service businesses are advertising jobs they simply cannot fill. These aren’t abstract positions or “jobs Americans…

Governments and organizations that provide mental health support to farmers dealing with depression, anxiety, and isolation have traditionally focused on overcoming the stigma associated with getting help — but that isn’t the barrier farmers face, according to a new study by a research team led by rural sociologists at Penn…

A proposal in the Nebraska Legislature could dismantle the state’s long-running cattle branding system by eliminating the Nebraska Brand Committee and shifting its responsibilities to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. Legislative Bill 1258, introduced by Sen. Ben Hansen of Blair, would end the governor-appointed Brand Committee, make brand inspection voluntary…