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Rhonda Brooks

Agronomy Editor, Farm Journal

Rhonda Brooks is the Agronomy Editor for Farm Journal and AgWeb, covering all aspects of crop production. A Missouri native with a background in agricultural communications, she has previously worked on multiple Farm Journal brands.

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Industry
Ben and Jerry’s Is Set On Proving Dairy Can Help Solve Climate Change
The iconic ice cream maker is working with seven New England farms currently. So far, they’ve achieved a 16% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
June 27, 2024 01:44 PM
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Industry
Double Trouble from Flooding and H5N1 hits Some Iowa Farms
Floodwaters breached levees in parts of Iowa on Tuesday, with more flooding anticipated for Wednesday. The damage to row-crop and livestock operations is likely significant, according to state officials.
June 26, 2024 08:17 AM
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USDA Identifies Ways HPAI H5N1 Has Likely Spread in Michigan Dairy and Poultry Operations
Shared employment, housing and movement of employees between facilities are possible factors. Such insights could potentially be leveraged to address biosecurity needs in the state and others as well, the agency says.
June 17, 2024 05:29 PM
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Education
Second Michigan Farmworker Tests Positive For H5N1 Virus
This is the third human case associated with the virus. Last week the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a plan to produce 4.8 million doses of a vaccine for human use to counter H5N1.
May 30, 2024 04:40 PM
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Industry
Asian Longhorned Tick Now Found in 19 States
USDA calls these exotic arachnids “invasive pests that pose a serious threat to livestock.” Large numbers can infest a single animal, impacting growth and performance and, in extreme cases, causing death.
May 08, 2024 08:08 AM
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Industry
Ground Beef Tests Negative for H5N1, says USDA-APHIS
USDA-FSIS said it collected 30 samples from “states with dairy cattle herds that had tested positive for the H5N1 influenza virus at the time of sample collection.” No virus particles were found to be present.
May 02, 2024 10:46 AM
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Industry
H5N1 Mandatory Testing For Interstate Movement Of Dairy Cattle In Effect
The agency will provide reimbursement for testing at an approved National Animal Health Laboratory Network laboratory.
April 29, 2024 01:27 PM
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A Message to the Ag Industry about H5N1
The livestock industry needs a comprehensive, cohesive plan to address the virus. Producers, their employees and veterinarians need clear answers and support from U.S. agricultural leadership, moving forward.
April 26, 2024 03:49 PM
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Industry
AABP Decides to Reference Cattle Disease as Bovine Influenza A Virus (BIAV)
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners is making the name change, as it more accurately reflects the issue.
April 09, 2024 01:57 PM
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Industry
Six Questions One Industry Veterinarian Says She Is Asked Most Often About HPAI
Kay Russo, DVM, Novonesis technical services manager for dairy and poultry, emphasized the situation is rapidly evolving and more clarity will come with time as researchers learn more.
April 07, 2024 01:59 PM
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