And Another Thing CURRENT EVENTS, Bird Flu Outbreak in Dairy Cows
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Current Event Summary: In an unexpected development, the avian flu virus, typically found in birds, has made its way into dairy cows. This has raised concerns about the safety of our milk supply, as the virus has been detected in raw milk. While pasteurization is...
And Another Thing CURRENT EVENTS, Virtual Fences for Cattle
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Current Event Summary: Virtual fencing technology is moving from household pets to livestock! Cattle wear collars with GPS and electric prongs, allowing farmers to set virtual boundaries and monitor their herd remotely. Companies like Gallagher are developing this technology, which is expected to become even...
And Another Thing CURRENT EVENTS, Cost of Thanksgiving 2024
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Current Event Summary: The American Farm Bureau Federation's annual Thanksgiving dinner cost survey found that a meal for 10 people will cost $58.08 in 2024, down 5% from 2023. While the overall cost is decreasing, it's still higher than pre-pandemic levels. The National Farmers Union...
And Another Thing CURRENT EVENTS, Feedlots and Manure Digesters
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Current Event Summary: A Canadian company is building a massive 150,000-head feedlot in Haigler, Nebraska. While bringing economic benefits like jobs and local spending, the project raises environmental concerns, particularly regarding water use and manure management. The company plans to mitigate these issues with concrete...
And Another Thing CURRENT EVENTS, Illegal Sheep Cloning
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Current Event Summary: An 81-year-old Montana rancher was sentenced to six months in prison for illegally creating a hybrid sheep species. He violated the Lacey Act by smuggling Marco Polo sheep parts from Kyrgyzstan and using them to breed larger sheep for profit. Utilizing current...
And Another Thing CURRENT EVENTS, Breyers Ice Cream Lawsuit
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Current Event Summary: A class action lawsuit claims Breyers misrepresented the vanilla flavoring in its "Natural Vanilla Ice Cream" as plant-based. This case highlights the importance of accurate food labeling and consumer trust. Utilizing current events in agriculture is always just another thing to do that...
And Another Thing CURRENT EVENTS, Hurricane Milton and Citrus
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Current Event Summary: Citrus production in Florida has been severely impacted by Hurricane Milton, compounding the challenges already posed by citrus greening and previous hurricanes. Utilizing current events in agriculture is always just another thing to do that you probably don't have time for. We got...
