Farmers are in a tight spot. They're already dealing with low crop prices and high costs for things like fertilizer and seeds. Now, the extra help they get to pay for health insurance is ending soon. This could leave many without coverage. James Davis, a farmer in Louisiana, is worried. His insuran
In the world of tiny creatures, there's a new hero for chickens. Meet Y86, a special kind of bacteria found in the guts of chickens. It's not just any bacteria, though. It's a champion at fighting off bad germs and can handle tough conditions. Y86 is a type of Lactobacillus gallinarum. Scientists f
South Korea is finally putting an end to its controversial bear bile farming industry. This practice, which has been widely criticized, involves keeping bears in captivity to extract their bile, a substance used in traditional medicine. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has announced a
Keeping hens healthy and productive is a big deal for farmers. A recent study looked at how molting affects hens in two different flocks. One group had access to free-range during molting, while the other did not. The study found that both groups saw a drop in egg production during molting, but they
Europe aims to be climate neutral by 2050. One way to get there is by using forests to store more carbon. This is called carbon farming. But how can this be done? And what are the best ways to do it? First, let's talk about afforestation. This is when trees are planted on land that was not previous
Farmers in the Midwest are having a rough time. Money is tight, and profits are low. To help, the University of Illinois Extension is teaching farmers how to check their financial health. They use something called a balance sheet. This sheet shows what the farm owns and what it owes. Lenders look a
Farmers across the UK are breathing a sigh of relief. The government has changed its mind about a plan to tax inherited farmland. Initially, they wanted to tax farms worth over £1 million. Now, they've raised that limit to £2. 5 million. This change came after months of protests from farmers and som
Plastic sheets used in farming are breaking down into microplastics. These tiny plastic pieces are polluting farmlands. Wind and sunlight are the main reasons for this breakdown. These microplastics are a big problem. They are harmful to the environment. A study found that about 61, 500 tonnes of m
Farmers across the U. S. are in a tough spot. They're dealing with low crop prices, high costs for things like fertilizer, and the fallout from trade wars. The USDA recently announced a $12 billion aid package to help ease the pain. But farmers say it's not enough to fix the problems they're facing.
The European Union has once again delayed signing a trade agreement with Mercosur, the South American trade bloc. This time, the signing was pushed back to January, marking yet another delay in a process that has been ongoing for 25 years. The EU's top official, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed hope
