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Vilsack: Until We Have An ASF Vaccine, Prevention Is Key
Vilsack: Until We Have An ASF Vaccine, Prevention Is Key
Vilsack: Until We Have An ASF Vaccine, Prevention Is Key
African Swine Fever is a growing threat, as the disease spreads to countries close to the U.S., but Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says there’s still no ready vaccine, so preventing entry here is the best option. The highly contagious, deadly, and economically devastating disease is on the move, now in countries all over the world and as close as the Caribbean. Sec ...
Superplant Seminar Highlights Collaborative Effort Between WSU, Germany
Superplant Seminar Highlights Collaborative Effort Between WSU, Germany
Superplant Seminar Highlights Collaborative Effort Between WSU, Germany
Plant scientists at Washington State University are partnering with multiple research schools in Germany talking about advances in technology to help feed and sustain the growing global population. Professor Helmut Kirchhoff said these presentations, known as the “Superplant seminar”, started three years ago. "The goal is to bring t ...
U.S. Raising Tariffs on Certain European Imports
U.S. Raising Tariffs on Certain European Imports
U.S. Raising Tariffs on Certain European Imports
The U.S. government says it will raise tariffs on certain products imported from the European Union. Reuters said those products include wines from France and Germany, as well as aircraft components. It’s the latest move in a longtime battle between Washington D.C and ...
Globally, Farmers Adapting to Pandemic Challenges
Globally, Farmers Adapting to Pandemic Challenges
Globally, Farmers Adapting to Pandemic Challenges
A new global survey shows farmers have, for the most part, successfully adapted to the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. Kynetec, a global market research firm specializing in animal health and agriculture, released the survey results this week ...
Germany Signaling Opposition to Bayer-Monsanto Deal
Germany Signaling Opposition to Bayer-Monsanto Deal
Germany Signaling Opposition to Bayer-Monsanto Deal
Lawmakers in Germany are calling on regulators to curb Bayer Ag’s $66 billion proposed takeover of U.S. based Monsanto. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports a parliamentary session in Germany highlighted the backlash to Bayer’s proposed buy of Monsanto.  Debate this week in ...