With a $1 million Agriculture and Food Research Initiative grant from U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Iowa State University scientists and collaborators are leveraging the Swine Disease Reporting System to rapidly detect new strains of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus.  They have launched a…

Since the nomination period began for the 2023-24 Golden Owl Award, more than 1,100 teachers have been nominated by students, parents, and community members across 11 states: California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota. This award by Nationwide and its state partners aims to…

Amid cattle depredation by wolves in Colorado, a bill to delist wolves as endangered species managed to slip through the U.S. House on Tuesday with a narrow vote of 209-205.  The bill from Republican U.S. Reps. Lauren Boebert of Colorado and Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin, named Trust the Science Act,…

Corn is harvested in Marion County, Illinois. (Image by Danita Delimont, Shutterstock) The nation’s farm bill, which officially expired in 2023 and has been floundering in Congress for months, is finally seeing some tangible momentum — at least from the outside looking in. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT”…

Whether you are a nature enthusiast, an adventure enthusiast, or just want to take a break from the hectic city life, camping near some of the most wonderful places near Bangalore is the perfect getaway. The camping sites in and around Bangalore offer a unique opportunity for you to savor…

On Saturday, the routine task of leveling a grain silo turned tragic for one Pennsylvania family when the silo collapsed, fatally entrapping 31-year-old farmer Bryan Kendall inside.  At about 11:33 a.m., the Annville Cleona Fire Department responded to a building collapse near the South Annville Township. Despite having the Citizen’s…