This year’s Local Farmer Awards have awarded checks of up to $2,500 to 100 Western Massachusetts farms.
WASHINGTON — After more than six months of budget showdowns, lawmakers have yet to move forward with a farm bill. Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley said a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill is likely while lawmakers continue to negotiate a bipartisan bill to reauthorize hundreds of federal grants and programs aimed at farming.
Humane workers this week rescued 88 animals, including goats, pigs, rabbits, dogs and fowl, they say had been neglected on a Lorain County farm.
Sun shines throughout the Northland once again this Sunday, with a few days in the 60s before showers and spring-like temperatures return.
A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation’s largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens. Health officials stress that the risk to the public is low and that the U.S. food supply remains safe and stable. […]
A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has spread to more than two dozen herds in eight states. That comes weeks after the nation’s largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens.
APPLEGATE VALLEY, Ore. – Applegate Valley Fire District responded to a structure fire believed to be caused by egg incubators on Monday. It’s the second local fire related to spring-time chickens within a week’s time. Responding fire agencies say these fires involving chicken coops and incubators are all too common. The 2-alarm fire took place […]
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Centers for Disease Control recently issued a health alert due to a dairy worker contracting bird flu in Texas. Experts say to be cautious but are reassured dairy and poultry should remain safe. This strain of bird flu is known as HN51 and originated from wild birds after genetically sequencing []
In a mix of hard training and light-hearted moments, Tyson Fury, the WBC heavyweight world champion, is fully immersed in his preparation for the upcoming bout against Oleksandr Usyk on May 18 in Saudi Arabia. The 'Gypsy King' has been training in Morecambe alongside his coach SugarHill Steward, his father John Fury, and brother Tommy Fury, showing that family and fun are integral to his regimen. Fury, known for his charismatic and entertaining...
Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin asked the minister whether his Department will ‘ensure the reinstatement of the Western Health and Social Care Trust's MS helpline at Altnagelvin Hospital’. He replied: “The Western Health & Social Care Trust Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Helpline was restricted in late December 2023 due to an unforeseen administrative staffing shortage. "The message service on the helpline was altered to reflect this and to ensure that patients with MS receiving disease modifying...
The leaflets are labeled as "Driving Charge Notices" and demand voters' details to avoid a charge, it has been revealed.
Myles Turner finished with 22 points and 13 rebounds, T.J. McConnell added 22 points and the Indiana Pacers hung on to strengthen their playoff prospects with a 117-115 victory over