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Child Labor Law Revisions Could Disrupt Family Farms

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Children younger than 16 working on their incorporated family farms might not be able to do so if updates to farm youth-labor laws are passed.

6 Million Bats Fallen Victim to White-nose Syndrome

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No hope in sight for controlling the widespread fungus infecting a pal to American farms—the bat.

Farm Bill Update: Time to Weigh In

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What do farmers want? A Farm Bill. When do they want it? This year.

Examine Bulls Before Spring Breeding

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For farmers who raise bulls for breeding, a physical exam performed by a veterinarian can help eliminate problems during breeding season.

Time to Control Feral Pigs

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As feral pigs scavenge for food between New Year’s and spring, farmers can act to control these animals on their property.

Veteran-to-Farm Program to Provide Ag Training

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California’s new Ag Warriors program has partnered with four California colleges to equip veterans with the skills they need to pursue agricultural careers.

Biochars Boost Soil Moisture

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A study of nine different biochars found various effects on water availability in silt-loam and sandy soils.

Corn, Soybean Insecticides Found in Dead Bees

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A study at Purdue University found traces of neonicotinoid insecticides, used to protect corn and soybean plants, in dead Indiana Honey bees.

USDA Adds 2 Hardiness Zones

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In the first zone additions since 1990, the USDA plant hardiness zone map provides more detail and accuracy thanks to advances in recordkeeping strategies.

Report Exposes Cleaning Products’ “Dirty Secrets”

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Lab tests revealed 20 cleaning products contained ingredients not listed on the label.

Interaction Lacking Between Vets, Organic Producers

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Surveys of veterinarians and organic livestock producers performed at Iowa State University show that veterinarians need to be more involved in organic herd health.

Grant Jumpstarts Largest Heritage-hog Conservation Effort

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The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy uses a $150,000 grant to support heritage-hog producers and encourage conservation.

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