FRANKFORT, Ky. — Federal and state authorities say a case of avian influenza has been detected in a backyard flock of mixed-species birds in Fayette County. Kentucky State Veterinarian Dr. Katie Flynn said the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in samples […]

VANDERBILT, Pa. — Confused by the ‘alphabet soup’ of local, state, and federal conservation programming?   Join us Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 9 am to 1 pm for ABCs of Conservation Programs for Landowners at Wombats West Farm in Vanderbilt, Fayette County, PA. This event will introduce attendees to local, state, and federal conservation programming […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Farm Bureau will once again support agriculture at this year’s Indiana State Fair. The sponsored events and programming showcase INFB’s commitment to youth in agriculture and highlight local foods produced in Indiana. While the activities this year celebrate the 2022 season, another partnership taking shape is the new Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In efforts to develop Bay Farm Research Facility operations and grow relations with leading agricultural conservation organizations Missouri Soybeans has promoted Clayton Light to director of conservation agriculture and farm operations. Light previously served as the conservation programs manager. “This new role is a vital step in assuring Missouri Soybeans is […]

FAYETTE, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension in Howard County, in collaboration with Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, will hold a Backyard Laying Hen Workshop 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Howard County Fairgrounds in Fayette. Participants will learn basic management practices to ensure a healthy backyard flock, says MU Extension livestock specialist Heather […]