The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a public dashboard featuring data on influenza A detected in wastewater. This tool could help track the outbreak of H5N1 bird flu, which has recently infected cattle herds. Between April 21 and May 4, a total of 230 out of…

Nestled amidst scenic landscapes and vibrant culture, Bangalore not only turns out to be a happening city but also turns out to be a gateway to incredible weekend trips. If you deeply long for a getaway from urban life, look no further. Just a stone’s throw away are a few…

At least eight were killed, and another 40 were injured after a bus carrying farmworkers in central Florida overturned today.  The bus, which was transporting about 53 farmworkers, collided with a Ford Ranger in Marion County, which is located 80 miles north of Orlando, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. …

Oil and lubricant company Chevron has kicked off its 27th annual Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition, which accepts applications from high school students across the United States. The competition is designed to foster hands-on learning, critical thinking, and teamwork among high school students, while also celebrating the rich heritage of agricultural machinery.…

Hairgrove said even though they identified the cause, the goal of finding the answer to one question kept the project alive over the many years: How can I select against it? From 2016 until 2023, Petersen’s lab worked on locating the mutation for this condition. It was found in the…

A recent survey conducted by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers at the 2024 Iowa FFA Leadership Conference shows that 70 percent of students would like to farm in the future but continue to have concerns about high start-up costs. Of the 191 members who completed the survey, now in…