Strategies to stamp out stable flies
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are developing improved methods to locate stable fly habitats, finding easier and more efficient ways to control them.
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Calif. rail settlement includes farmland mitigation plan
Now that county Farm Bureaus in Madera and Merced counties have reached a settlement with the California High-Speed Rail Authority regarding the Merced-to-Fresno section of the project, those affected say they expect property appraisals to come next.
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Building a better “fly swatter” based on science
We’ve all heard the old saying, “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.” But that’s part of the problem where these germ-spreading pests are concerned.
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Review roadway safety measures
These safety precautions could save your life when driving farm machinery on a road or highway this spring.
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New environmental research, tool unveiled
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy® today announced new science-based resources available for dairy producers, processors, industry partners and stakeholders.
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Webinar to cover animal welfare in the dairy industry
The Penn State "Technology Tuesdays" webinar, "Animal Welfare and the Dairy Industry," is tomorrow.
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Safety programs don't happen overnight
It takes time to develop and implement on-farm safety programs. Here are a few tips to help you take on this large project.
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Smile! Dairy keeps teeth healthy
Dairy may be just what the dentist ordered.
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100-year-old Roberts Dairy disappearing under new name
Roberts Dairy, a staple in the Midwest for more than 100 years, will soon be changing its name and angering some loyal customers.
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Editorial: Calif. milk pricing system needs 21st century overhaul
Lawmakers have proposed two bills that could make or break California’s dairy industry.
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Younger beginning farmers tend to operate larger farms
It is natural to assume that most beginning farmers--those operating farms on which all operators have 10 years or less experience operating a farm--are relatively young.
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- Study suggests dairy herd water quality linked to milk production
- Wis. lawmakers question challenges to large wells
- Traders evening up positions ahead of the weekend Friday
- Bio-Vet and Keller break ground on new facility
- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- White House urges Senate to cut crop insurance in farm bill
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- 4 rules for growing a business or industry
- Drop in U.S. underground water levels has accelerated
- Ongoing wave of Calif. metal theft prompts further legislation
