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New detection method available for African Swine Fever virus

U.S. biotechnology company Tetracore has introduced a new PCR test that detects the virus in pig blood and spleen samples.


High nitrogen fertilizer costs: What should corn growers be thinking about?

University of Minnesota Extension breaks down what you should consider for your unique situation.


Ag in brief: John Deere strike continues; Manitoba’s new premier has ag experience

Plus, the National Chicken Council gets a new chair.
 
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Yokohama

Tires Ready for Winter

As winter approaches, manure managers need tires that can keep them rolling—in snow and mud, in the field and on the road. Like the steel-belted Alliance 882 Agri-Transport Flotation Radial, designed for grip in muddy fields. Or the Alliance 393 Steel-Belted Flotation Radial, with shoulder lugs for extra traction. And the Alliance Agristar+ 372 VF Radial in widths up to 900mm for pulling power with a gentle footprint.

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Safety in motion

Studies have shown that ag vehicles tend to over-index in traffic accidents – and factors such as fatigue, seatbelts and other safety systems can also be a factor. And additionally, urban and suburban expansion have led to more vehicles on country roads, leading to greater risks. Safety advocates and educators from Canada and the U.S. discuss not only what the risks are, but also what new mindsets are required to help the industry move forward in a productive, safe manner. » Read more...
 
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Poultry litter: How old is too old?

For plenty of researchers, poultry manure – or litter – holds the key to many answers about disease resistance. But there are still a number of burning questions about litter itself. Like: when it comes to re-using poultry litter for successive flocks, how old is too old? Fresh litter might have a negative effect on the microbiota and chicken mortality. Sometimes, in the U.S., litter is reused over a period of several years. How can poultry farmers know the proper litter lifespan? » Read more...
 
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GEA Webinar

Elevate Your Expectations with GEA ProManure

Make the most of your available space with GEA’s enhanced elevated stand for the SW cable drive unit. Mounting an SW drive unit over a cross gutter means less clean-up and easier maintenance. Also, a new addition to the GEA ProManure lineup is a tilting blade rubber shoe for alley scrapers. This new rubber shoe is more resistant to wear caused by sand in the alleys.

The GEA SW drive unit never takes a day off, doesn’t park in your way, cleans up after itself and is willing to work any shift. Everyone needs time to recharge their batteries – GEA alley scrapers don’t.

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