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Bird flu traces found in one in five US commercial milk samples, says FDA

Apr. 26, 2024 at 9:36 am CDT

About one in five samples of commercial milk in the U.S. tested positive for traces of bird flu in a national survey, with a greater proportion coming from areas with infected herds, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.

Bayer investor Deka takes a stand against CEO in annual vote

Apr. 26, 2024 at 9:30 am CDT

By Ludwig Burger Patricia Weiss Reuters

Colombia restricts US beef from some states due to bird flu in cows

Apr. 25, 2024 at 1:41 pm CDT

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Report calls for consistent standard for agri-food climate reporting

Apr. 24, 2024 at 4:53 pm CDT

By Gord Gilmour

Canada’s worries about Bunge-Viterra deal may force asset sales

Apr. 24, 2024 at 2:40 pm CDT

By Reuters Rod Nickel

US requires bird flu tests for dairy cattle moving between states

Apr. 24, 2024 at 2:11 pm CDT

The U.S. government will require dairy cattle moving between states to be tested for bird flu starting on Monday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on Wednesday, as federal officials ramp up their response to an outbreak in herds.

By Tom Polansek

EU Parliament approves weakened green rules for farmers

Apr. 24, 2024 at 11:57 am CDT

European Union proposals to weaken the green conditions attached to the bloc's subsidies for farmers won backing from the European Parliament on Wednesday, as policymakers attempt to quell protests across Europe.

By Kate Abnett Reuters

U.S. FDA says milk is safe despite bird flu virus presence

Apr. 24, 2024 at 9:59 am CDT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday that it had found bird flu virus particles in some samples of pasteurized milk, but said commercial milk supply remains safe.

By Jasper Ward Manas Mishra Reuters

Report examines farming women’s safety needs

Apr. 23, 2024 at 5:24 pm CDT

Farming women may need more support and programing to address their specific safety needs according to a recent study.

By Geralyn Wichers

Canadian Grain Commission appoints new chief

Apr. 23, 2024 at 5:00 pm CDT

Longtime Manitoba civil servant David Hunt has been appointed Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission the federal government announced today.