Science used in ag can help defend against viruses
In the modern era, scientists have harnessed the mechanism (CRISPR) developed by bacteria to defend against invading viruses by chopping them up.
In the modern era, scientists have harnessed the mechanism (CRISPR) developed by bacteria to defend against invading viruses by chopping them up.
As an early hot spot for the coronavirus, Smithfield Foods is under fire for how they handled spread of the virus in their company.
A 4-H youth in southern Virginia shares his family’s struggles on their vegetable farm during the coronavirus pandemic.
The novel coronavirus is but one of many viruses in recent years that started in animals, then mutated and adapted so that it could spread to people.
University of Queensland Professor Robert Henry encourages the use of ag technology for food producers to prepare for the next pandemic.
Tractor Supply has donated $50,000 to the American Farmland Trust’s Farmer Relief Fund to help farmers in weathering the coronavirus pandemic.
Rural industries are grappling with how to adjust their businesses to remain relevant and sustainable in the face of the pandemic.
For the first time in its history, Farm Progress announced the 2020 Farm Progress Show has been cancelled, along with the Husker Harvest Days.
The pandemic appears to be resetting consumer habits, and early signs are that some of these changes, including increased milk purchases, will continue.
The American Farm Bureau Federation is calling on lawmakers to provide critical resources to farmers impacted by the COVID-19 shockwave to the food system.