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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay festivities for 2024/25 called off

The recent breaking news from BBC News reveals that the highly anticipated Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. This unfortunate decision comes as a result of the high winds that would pose a significant risk to public safety...

Jimmy Carter’s decisions regarding agriculture policies may have negative consequences.

In the year 1977, shortly after the inauguration of President Jimmy Carter, a group of USDA officials returned from a meeting at the White House regarding the pending farm bill. The atmosphere was somber as one official remarked that the president had "checked the...

Suggest a coworker for induction into the Meat Industry Hall of Fame’s 2024 class

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2024! This esteemed honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the meat and poultry production and processing industries. Nominations will be accepted until January 31, 2025. Stakeholders connected with...

New guidelines released by FAO for monitoring influenza in cattle

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has recently released new guidelines aimed at advising its Members on how to implement effective surveillance programs for the early detection of influenza in cattle. This comes in light of a recent increase...

The future of the dairy industry in the United States looks promising

This summer, I had the privilege of attending the Michigan AgroExpo show where I had the opportunity to discuss the political and economic trends that are currently shaping the dairy business environment. One of the key messages that I shared was that, despite facing...

Agriculture sector getting ready for Trump administration

The recent US election has brought about a decisive winner, but the potential impact of a second Donald Trump administration on the agriculture industry remains uncertain. While agriculture was not a focal point during the election, Trump's plans to impose tariffs on imports have...