Technology Track
Kill bugs with manure
A Texas corporation has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval for a natural-pesticide formulation made from renewable resources.
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New odor-detection tools in progress
In the future, air-quality investigators may not need to come to your farm.
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Sensors may detect milk contamination instantly
If a new protective technology pans out, tamper-resistant lids and freshness dates on dairy products won’t be the only indications of product safety.
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Hot water on tap
Dairies may benefit from geothermal energy plants, say Arizona scientists.
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Pasteurize colostrum and protect IgG
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are zeroing in on the time and temperature needed to pasteurize colostrum without losing any Immunoglobulin G (IgG).
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New Zealand creates cows to produce high-protein milk
Researchers in New Zealand have genetically engineered nine cows to produce high-protein milk for the cheese market.
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Test developed for HBS
Researchers at Oregon state university have developed a diagnostic test that may soon help producers test for hemorrhagic bowel syndrome.
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Mobile lab tracks disease on-the-go
North Dakota recently unveiled a new weapon against livestock disease outbreaks — a mobile lab made from a customized fifth-wheel trailer that can travel anywhere in the state and provide expert support.
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Corn could become more nitrogen efficient
Researchers at Pioneer hi-bred international say that while corn plant productivity is simply amazing, there is still room for improvement — especially when it comes to nitrogen efficiency.
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Shock waves kill foodborne pathogens
Mexican scientists have developed a new technique for killing foodborne bacteria like Listeria monocytogenes.
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Predict mycotoxin levels in corn
A new computer program from the USDA’s agricultural research service makes it easier for you to predict mycotoxins in your corn crop.
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- 4 rules for growing a business or industry
- Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
- Ag markets seemed to follow gold higher Monday afternoon
- Online systems keeps exporters abreast of market regulations
- April milk production up 0.3 percent
- New crop cottonseed market rallies in face of tight supplies
