On February 11, 2025, the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA), in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), confirmed the first detection of H5N1 avian influenza in milk from a dairy herd in Maricopa County. As a...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec announce $35.3 million, part of which is funded under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, to support producers who adopt more sustainable farming practices. This new investment...
The Pennsylvania Dairy Summit was the stage for this year’s prestigious Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards, presented by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, the Center for Dairy Excellence, and the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. These annual awards celebrate individuals who...
Overland Park, Kansas, has been selected as the location for the first North American headquarters of Ceres Tag, an Australian company specializing in direct-to-satellite animal monitoring technology.
Ceres Tag's innovative solar-charged smart monitoring sensors attach to the ears of livestock...
The Central Nevada Health District (CNHD) has confirmed the state's first human case of avian influenza A (H5N1) in an adult exposed to infected dairy cattle at a Churchill County farm. The individual experienced conjunctivitis as the only symptom...
As highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) continues to impact dairy herds in the Midwest and western U.S., researchers at the University of Vermont (UVM) are evaluating strategies to protect dairy production in the "New England milkshed." This region includes...
Holstein Canada has announced the four distinguished finalists for the 2024 Cow of the Year award, marking a significant milestone as the organization celebrates its 30th honoree. This prestigious accolade recognizes cows that have made a lasting impact on...
On February 8, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Canada’s federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, convened provincial and territorial agriculture ministers to address key issues affecting the sector, particularly in the context of Canada’s trade relationship with the United States.
During...
As part of its One Health approach, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proactively monitoring dairy cattle for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Recent nationwide testing of both retail milk and raw milk at processing plants found no...
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), has announced a proposed $80 million investment in the state’s agricultural sector as part of his 2025-27 Executive Budget. The initiative aims...
