1+ hour, 35+ min ago   (506+ words) PUBLISHED ON August 3, 2026 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A highly contagious herpes virus causes Marek’s disease, a deadly illness that mainly infects chickens. While it does not make people sick, the virus causes tumors and paralysis in chickens and, if unchecked, can…...

9+ hour, 13+ min ago   (967+ words) PUBLISHED ON August 3, 2026 LANSING, Mich. — Mile-a-minute weed, a highly invasive vine that can smother trees and vegetation, has been confirmed in Jackson County following a landowner’s report to the Michigan Invasive Species Program through the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network’s…...

16+ hour, 26+ min ago   (836+ words) PUBLISHED ON August 3, 2026 EAST LANSING, Mich. — Progressive dairy farmers adopt technologies that propel their business forward. This has been true for decades, even centuries. New technology using Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential for even greater reward but should be…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (750+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 31, 2026 Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional disorder worldwide, affecting roughly a quarter of the global population. When you lack sufficient iron, your body cannot produce enough hemoglobin, leading to iron-deficiency anemia, which can cause a wide…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (537+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 30, 2026 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — For Purdue Assistant Professor Hinayah Rojas de Oliveira and Professor Luiz Brito, research often begins with questions or ideas from producers, breed associations and other companies looking to solve real-world challenges. Their collaborations with…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (391+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 29, 2026 NEWARK, Del. — As temperature and precipitation fluctuations continue to influence crop production worldwide, it is important to understand where crops are most vulnerable to these environmental stressors. A new study from the University of Delaware’s Kyle Davis…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (990+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 29, 2026 MADISON, Wis. — Dr. James “Greg” Kuhns of Louisville has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in the management of soil…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (741+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 29, 2026 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Diets rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids — a type of fat that supports brain function, cell growth and heart health — may help protect honey bees against the toxic effects of pesticides, according to a study…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (366+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 28, 2026 Cognitive psychologist Dr Juliane Bräuer from the University of Jena, together with her team, investigated hunter-dog relationships in five culturally diverse regions: Germany, Madagascar, Mongolia, Peru and Vanuatu. The results reveal a clear pattern: the dog-human relationship…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (512+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 27, 2026 MADISON, Wis. — The award honors farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. Named in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, this…...