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- 1Bird flu spreads in Utah cattle as US oversight falters●Utah, where plenty of cow herds were infected with birdflu. The 🧠🪱 does nothing. The CDC is gutted. The USDA is lead by
Bird flu has infected numerous cow herds in Utah, raising fears of a new pandemic in the United States. Critics say federal agencies are failing to respond: the CDC has been gutted of staff and capacity, the USDA is led by a politically appointed figure seen as a puppet, and mink farms plus spill-over to barnyard cats and mice are creating reservoirs for the virus to adapt to mammals.
- 2Iowa startups pursue advances in ag tech and bioplastics▼Iowa startups explore better ag tech and bioplastics
Startups in Iowa are working on new agricultural technology and bioplastics, aiming to improve farming practices and offer sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics. The state's strong agricultural base makes it a natural setting for these ventures, and local coverage highlights the combination of crop-focused innovation and materials science as a growing startup niche in the region.
- 3Wildlife agency investigates rejected Village Farms project site in Davis▼Site of rejected Village Farms project in Davis under investigation by wildlife agency
The site of a housing project that Davis rejected, proposed by Village Farms, is now under investigation by a state wildlife agency. The inquiry comes after local officials turned down the development, and it raises questions about environmental or habitat concerns tied to the property. Details about what triggered the investigation or what it could mean for the land's future have not been released.
- 4Kent County approves 25-acre solar farm despite opposition▼Kent County Levy Court passes 25-acre solar farm despite some public opposition
Kent County's Levy Court in Delaware has approved plans for a 25-acre solar farm, a decision that went ahead despite objections from some local residents. The project adds to growing renewable energy development in the state. Supporters see it as a step toward cleaner energy, while opponents raised concerns about land use and the farm's impact on the community.
- 5Washington State farm sharply cuts its irrigation needs▼How a Washington State farm dramatically slashed its irrigation needs
A farm in Washington State has dramatically reduced how much water it needs for irrigation, according to a report from Yale Climate Connections. The piece highlights the methods the farm used to cut its water use, a topic of growing interest as drought and competition for water intensify across the American West.
- 6New federal law could end hemp industry, Oregon businesses warn●New federal law puts an end to the hemp industry, Oregon businesses say
Oregon hemp producers say a newly enacted federal law will effectively shut down the state's hemp industry, a sector that grew rapidly after the 2018 farm bill legalized hemp nationwide. Industry figures warn the tighter federal rules threaten farms, processors and jobs across Oregon, one of the country's leading hemp-producing states.
- 7Rising diesel and fertilizer costs squeeze Ohio farmers●Ohio farmers feel the squeeze of diesel, fertilizer prices. Will that affect how they vote?
Ohio farmers are facing sharply higher costs for diesel and fertilizer, squeezing farm budgets across the state. Reporting from WOSU Public Media examines whether the financial pressure could influence how rural voters cast their ballots, making farm economics a potential factor in upcoming elections in a key Midwestern swing state.
- 8FarmPAC backs Wahl, Sorrell and Zeigler in Alabama races●FarmPAC announces endorsements of Wahl, Sorrell and Zeigler ahead of general election
Alabama FarmPAC, the political action committee affiliated with the state's farm federation, has announced its endorsements of candidates Wahl, Sorrell and Zeigler ahead of the general election. The group's backing is closely watched in rural districts, where agricultural interests carry weight with voters. Details on the specific offices the three candidates are seeking were not included in the announcement.