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Swine fever deaths surge in Spain amid fears of new virus strain Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Spain has recorded a surge in the deadly African swine fever sweeping Catalonia as authorities bring in drones and helicopters to help contain the outbreak. The region’s department of agriculture announced on Monday that a further 18 wild boar have died from the highly contagious disease... Read this article online
MU Extension tackles persistent labor shortages in hog production Wednesday, January 14, 2026 University of Missouri Extension specialists are working with the swine industry and temporary visa holders to help recruit, retain and develop agriculture professionals needed to address ongoing farm labor shortages. The TN visa program was established in 1994 under the North American... Read this article online
How University of Iowa dropouts built a global ag tech company Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Matthew Rooda began working in the swine industry at a young age. First, he helped his grandfather on a family farm, and later he worked with his father, who managed a commercial farm in Iowa. When it was time for college, he enrolled at the University of Iowa with plans to study genetics... Read this article online
PowerWood Canada Secures Land for Rail Spur to Advance Biofuel Exports Tuesday, January 13, 2026 PowerWood Canada Corp has finalized the purchase of 175 acres of land in northern Alberta from Mackenzie County to construct a rail spur that will transport advanced black biofuel pellets to Canada’s tidewater for export. The land parcel, located in the Mackenzie Highway Industrial... Read this article online
Saving Pigs and Other Livestock from Deadly Diseases Tuesday, January 13, 2026 High-immune response (HIR) technology is changing how farmers protect their animals from diseasethanks to University of Guelph,Ontario Veterinary CollegeprofessorDr. Bonnie Mallard. This technology helpsidentifyanimalsthat naturallyhave stronger immune systems. These animals can pass their... Read this article online