Germany Becomes First Country to Ban Mass Culling of Male Chicks
It’s a big step forward for animal welfare in the egg industry.
Weed-Inspired Velcro Concept Could Deliver Medicines, Collect Data From Plants
It’s all about the microhooks.
Dutch Airport Attempts to Keep Birds Away With Foraging Pigs
Nearby farmland has attracted birds, which can be disastrous for planes. A pilot pig program aims to remedy the problem.
Biden Administration Returns to Trump-Era Theme: Increase Meat Processing Line Speeds
Many organizations note this could result in higher risk of injury to workers.
Bees Exposed to Pesticide Could Take Multiple Generations to Recover
A new study shows that blue orchard bees’ exposure to some pesticides is additive, getting worse with each exposure.
Maryland Attorney General Sues Monsanto for Environmental Damages
The suit focuses on polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, which Monsanto manufactured until 1977.
Global Shortage Causes Québec to Releases Half of Its Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve
The demand for maple syrup is outstripping supply.
EPA Erases Trump-Era ‘Waters of the United States’ Rule
How will the decision affect agriculture?
Some Norwegian Goats Are Contained Using Invisible Fences
The ‘CyborGoats’ wear a GPS unit around their neck that helps keep them from crossing over a virtual fence.
