March 25, 2026

Hoping for a vaccine

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) isn’t the primary news story today, but the virus is here to stay. Veterinarian Eric Gingerich, technical services specialist, Diamond V/Cargill, promotes biosecurity, but he’s hoping for vaccine approval. Gingerich recently provided an HPAI review and an update on vaccine status.

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Panel discusses farm life

by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

March 25, 2026

A panel of both new and wizened farmers kicked off the recent New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association 2026 Winter Expo, discussing soil health to ...

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Tommy the Brown Swiss has a loyal following

by Laura Rodley

March 25, 2026

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, stand aside. There’s a new behemoth in town – Tommy the Ox, who has become a legend through the power of social medi...

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AI can help in farm HR

by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

March 25, 2026

Can AI help your farm’s workforce development? Wolfgang Heuweiser, DVM, Ph.D., professor and director of Quality Milk Production Services in the Depar...

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Think like a modern superhero

by Sally Colby Think A8

March 25, 2026

In a presentation hosted by Bal Chem, Andrew Rose of the nonprofit organization Bioeconomy Information Sharing & Analysis Center (BIO-ISAC), discussed...