SDSU Extension to Host Disease Management Workshops
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will continue its 10th anniversary celebration of Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota with a series of virtual workshops on disease, pain and cancer self-management. The workshops last 2 ½
U.S., EU Consider Bird Flu Vaccinations
The United States and European Union are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines. Reports say the vaccines would protect at-risk poultry and dairy workers, veterinarians, and lab technicians. Experts say this could curb
Renewable Diesel Production Surpasses Biodiesel
The Renewable Fuel Standard mandates that a specific volume of certain biofuels be used each year in transportation fuel. One category of biofuels in the mandate is biomass-based diesel. For many years, biodiesel filled that part of
Brazil Native Gets Firsthand Look at Severe Flooding in Rio Grande do Sul
A group of undergraduate students studying agricultural economics took a trip to Brazil. Joanna Colussi of the Farmdoc team made the trip. Colussi, a Brazil native, says she saw catastrophic flooding during a tour of Rio Grande
Crop Insurance Rates Unfair to Midwest Producers Argue Illinois Reps
Crop insurance rates are too high for Midwest producers and force them to effectively support lower rates in the South, where losses may be greater. That comes from two Illinois U.S. lawmakers. Illinois Representative Eric Sorensen, at
Stabenow Applauds Strengthening Integrity in Carbon Credit Markets
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Ag Committee, applauded the Biden administration’s progress in strengthening the integrity of voluntary carbon credit markets. She says this marks a critical step to help those markets reach their
Export Inspections of Corn Decline
Inspections of U.S. corn for overseas delivery declined week to week while bean and wheat assessments improved. Corn inspections during the week ending on May 23 fell to 1.08 million metric tons. USDA says that’s down from
The Science of Soil From Feeding Minds Press
Young readers, gardeners, and educators have a new agricultural adventure to dig into with the latest children’s book from Feeding Minds Press. “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” is a cumulative-style picture book that tells the story of