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Rare Human Case of Bird Flu Confirmed. Officials Believe it Began on Texas Dairy
Rare Human Case of Bird Flu Confirmed. Officials Believe it Began on Texas Dairy

The Texas Department of State Health Services reports that a human case of bird flu has been confirmed in Texas and identified in a person who had direct exposure to dairy cattle presumed to be infected with the disease.

Walmart Makes Plans to Build Third New Milk Processing Plant, This Time in Texas
Walmart Makes Plans to Build Third New Milk Processing Plant, This Time in Texas

America’s largest retail store has announced its plans to build a third milk processing plant, this time in Robinson, Texas.

3 Leadership Trends You Need to Adopt in 2024
3 Leadership Trends You Need to Adopt in 2024

For long-term success, farm leaders should regularly assess the landscape of their operation and adjust their strategies accordingly.

Senator Urges USDA to Take Action on Nation’s Milk Carton Shortage
Senator Urges USDA to Take Action on Nation’s Milk Carton Shortage

Schools across the nation have a crisis on their hands – a milk carton shortage that doesn’t seem to have an end in sight. But could the USDA provide assistance? One U.S. Senator thinks so.

Young Wisconsin Brothers Break Record for World’s Largest Grilled Cheese
Young Wisconsin Brothers Break Record for World’s Largest Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese is a staple food for children across America. But two Wisconsin brothers decided to take their version of grilled cheese sandwich to the next level.

Walmart Announces Plans to Build $350 Million Milk Processing Plant in Southern Georgia
Walmart Announces Plans to Build $350 Million Milk Processing Plant in Southern Georgia

America’s largest retail store has announced its plans to build a $350 million milk processing plant in Valdosta, Ga.

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What an El Niño Event Could Mean for Fall Weather

Weather patterns have been anything but predictable this year thanks to El Niño. However, one meteorologist says America’s heartland may start to see wetter weather conditions just in time for fall.

Ireland Proposes Culling 200,000 Cows to Help Meet Climate Goals, Farmers Push Back
Ireland Proposes Culling 200,000 Cows to Help Meet Climate Goals, Farmers Push Back

Ireland's Agriculture Minister has been looking into various ways to reduce methane emissions, including culling 200,000 cows over the next three years.

What Antibiotics Will No Longer be Available OTC?
What Antibiotics Will No Longer be Available OTC?

On June 11, 2023, the following antibiotics will no longer be available for purchase over-the-counter.

Follow These Steps When Fertilizing Perennial Forages
Follow These Steps When Fertilizing Perennial Forages

With fall just around the corner, now is the time to think about applying fertilizer to perennial forages.

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Fall Forecast: Expect it to be Hotter and Drier Than Normal

The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center suggests Summer may stick around a little longer than normal this year.

America’s Top 10 Favorite Ice Cream Flavors
America’s Top 10 Favorite Ice Cream Flavors

Thermometers are boiling across the country as the heat of the summer sets in. Thankfully, July marks the start of National Ice Cream Month. Why not cool off with a scoop or two of your favorite flavor?

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Is ‘Tornado Alley’ Expanding East?

Science suggests "Tornado Alley" may be expanding

Should We Expect Above-Normal Temperatures this Spring?
Should We Expect Above-Normal Temperatures this Spring?

Despite frigid temperatures and large accumulations of snow, official forecasts are pointing towards above-normal temperatures in the months ahead.

Americans Expected to Purchase 161 Million Pounds of Butter for the Holidays
Americans Expected to Purchase 161 Million Pounds of Butter for the Holidays

Americans are expected to purchase 161 million lb. of butter between the second week of November through Christmas.

First Known Ice Cream Recipe Called for This Special Ingredient: Whale Vomit
First Known Ice Cream Recipe Called for This Special Ingredient: Whale Vomit

Would you celebrate National Ice Cream Month tasting the first written recipe for ice cream?

Vermont Dairy Farmer, Elle Purrier St. Pierre, Punches Her Ticket to Summer Olympics
Vermont Dairy Farmer, Elle Purrier St. Pierre, Punches Her Ticket to Summer Olympics

Elle Purrier St. Pierre, a Vermont dairy farmer turned world-renowned track star, has punched her ticket to compete in the 2021 Summer Olympic Games hosted in Tokyo.

Farmers Share Their Favorite Suez Canal Memes
Farmers Share Their Favorite Suez Canal Memes

We asked you to share your favorite Suez Canal memes and you didn’t disappoint!

Cupid Helps Consumers ‘Date a Cow’ This Valentine’s Day
Cupid Helps Consumers ‘Date a Cow’ This Valentine’s Day

If you’re still looking for a date for Valentine’s Day, have you considered going on a Zoom date with a cow?

The Race is on to Build the World’s First Carbon-Neutral Dairy
The Race is on to Build the World’s First Carbon-Neutral Dairy

Could this Australian dairy become the world's first carbon-neutral farm?

Whether you are looking to jam out to some of your favorite tunes or be more productive throughout the day, we’ve got you covered.
15 Inexpensive Tech Gadgets That Are Useful And Fun

Whether you are looking to jam out to some of your favorite tunes or be more productive throughout the day, we’ve got you covered.

“Courage is Grace Under Pressure”
“Courage is Grace Under Pressure”

“Courage recognizes the significant work of farmers, their families, farm communities and all who are engaged in feeding the world.”

10 Tips for a Better Alfalfa Stand
10 Tips for a Better Alfalfa Stand

Here are 10 tips to help establish a better alfalfa stand in 2020.

How to Keep the Family Farm Farming
How to Keep the Family Farm Farming

Two-thirds of farmers do not have a plan in place as to how they will transfer their massive asset base onto the next generation.

Super Bowl Food Statistics for 2019
Super Bowl Food Statistics for 2019

As the two teams battle it out on the field, Americans will battle each other to fill their plates full of iconic Super Bowl snacks.

Giving the classic children’s song a twist, Land O’Lakes changes the lyrics of “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” for Women’s Equality Day.
Land O’Lakes Gives Old MacDonald a Makeover: “She-I-O”

Look out Old MacDonald, the girls are running the farm.

Today is the deadliest driving day of the year.
Deadliest Driving Day Of The Year: Road Safety Tips For Farmers

Today is the deadliest driving day of the year.

Health Care Costs Linked To Ability To Repay Farm Loans

Farm household health insurance expenses have doubled since 2001.

Health Care Costs Linked To Ability To Repay Farm Loans
Health Care Costs Linked To Ability To Repay Farm Loans

Farm household health insurance expenses have doubled since 2001.