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Video Demos Cattle Pain Control

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Farmers can help reduce cattle pain during dehorning with a procedure offered by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Students Celebrate FFA Week

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The leading agricultural education organization challenges its members to realize their potential during National FFA Week.

Preventable Farmer Conditions

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Avoid hearing loss and skin cancer by protecting yourself as you return to work on the farm.

Funding Available for Conservation-minded Organic Producers

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In its third year, the USDA’s Organic Initiative doubles funding available to organic producers focused on conserving natural resources.

Monitor Snow-topped Roofs

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Use these safety measures to clear heavy snowfall on barn and house roofs to prevent collapse.

Wild Pollinators Share Pathogens

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Wild Pollinators Share PathogensDiseases that affect your Honey bees could also affect 11 other species of wild pollinators, a study finds.Diseases that affect your Honey bees could also affect 11 other species of wild pollinators, a study finds.By Amy GrisakFebruary 8, 2011In a December 2010 Penn State University study involving apiaries in Illinois, New York […]

Wild Pollinators Share Pathogens

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Diseases that affect your Honey bees could also affect 11 other species of wild pollinators, a study finds.

Landowner Attitudes Affect Grassland Preservation

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Survey shows that uniting landowners with a common vision could be the best way to preserve tallgrass prairies.

Catnip Proven to Repel Flies

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Entomologists use catnip oil in pellets to help control stable flies in cattle feedlots.

Invasive Grass Threatens Western Grazing Lands

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Medusahead could wipe out native grasses and severely decrease the value of grazing lands if it continues to spread, research shows.

Organic Program Updates Allowed Substances

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Organic farmers and producers should be aware of six items updated on the National Organic Program’s National List.

Program Promotes Agricultural Literacy

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The Ag EDbassador program sponsored by the University of Illinois equips high school students to educate others about agricultural topics.

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