7+ hour, 43+ min ago   (352+ words) PUBLISHED ON January 11, 2026 RICHMOND, Va. " Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has finalized her agriculture and forestry leadership team, naming five senior officials Tuesday to join Secretary Katie Frazier, who was announced in December. Rowe has worked with'Virginia Farm Bureau Federation'since 2018, most…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (492+ words) PUBLISHED ON January 8, 2026 RALEIGH, N.C. " Aaron Kiess, Braswell Distinguished Professor in NC'State University's'Prestage Department of Poultry Science, took the helm as interim department head effective Jan. 2. With expertise focusing on layers, Kiess works alongside egg producers to help them address challenges…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (284+ words) PUBLISHED ON January 7, 2026 WASHINGTON " U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a new slate of presidential appointments to key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Dom Restuccia was appointed to serve as State Director for Rural Development (RD) in Michigan....

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (401+ words) PUBLISHED ON January 7, 2026 NASHVILLE " The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) will hold a public rulemaking hearing on proposed rules governing TDA's new farmland and forestland preservation program, established under Public Chapter 470 (2025), known as the Farmland Preservation Act. The hearing will…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (297+ words) PUBLISHED ON January 7, 2026 CLINTON, Ill. " The 2025 National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference, held Nov. 20 in Louisville, Kentucky, brought together 88 contestants from 24 states for a series of competitive events that showcased poultry knowledge and judging skills. "My favorite part of participating in…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (244+ words) PUBLISHED ON January 6, 2026 RALEIGH, N.C. " A backyard flock in Franklin County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). The positive sample was identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh. This type of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (358+ words) PUBLISHED ON December 31, 2025 LATROBE and NEW HOLLAND, Pa. " The Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance is pleased to announce Adam Daugherty as its keynote speaker for the 2026 Winter Soil Health meetings. A key element of this transition has been working closely with many…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (538+ words) PUBLISHED ON December 30, 2025 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. " After serving the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) as Deputy Director for five years, Kristi Jones has been appointed acting Assistant Director by Governor JB Pritzker. This new position will require confirmation by the Illinois Senate....