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Massey Ferguson has announced that it will hold its Sowing Good Deeds contest for the eighth year in a row. The award recognizes charitable services, civic involvement, and educational activities of local Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association rodeo committees to their schools, towns, and the greater ag community. Nominations for 2024…

Gokarna, a quiet beach town in the state of Karnataka, is in the shape of the Om symbol that combines spirituality, beaches, and natural beauty. A tranquil town with temples of ancient legacy, Gokarna has earned its fame amongst travelers who seek a distinct and revitalizing journey. From pristine beaches…

Farmers are able to submit nominations for the 2025 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, which comes with cash prizes and bragging rights. This is the seventh year of the contest, supported by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and…

While cattle who contract highly pathogenic avian influenza have reportedly experienced nonspecific illnesses that include decreased feed intake, rumination, and milk production, most of these cattle recover in two to three weeks with supportive care.  Infections in humans have been been a significant factor, with one dairy worker who contracted…

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…