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04/13/2024

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04/12/2024

Have you every hid chocolate from you partner or kids and then couldn't find it? If only we could remember like Chickadees.

Your ability to remember and recall moments in time is important for recording life-defining moments and everyday information like where you parked the car. Now researchers reporting in the journal Cell on March 29 have new insight into how those episodic memories are encoded in the brain based on studies of how chickadees store food.

Their study finds that chickadees activate unique neural patterns, which they liken to barcodes, each time they cache food in a certain spot. When they go back to retrieve that stored food, their brains light back up with that precise pattern.

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04/11/2024

Happy National Pet Day from our office dog Trixie!
We love seeing cute pets, comment a picture of yours!

that dogs help not just in the office but on farm too!

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04/10/2024

On we want to know what your favorite farm animal is!

Is it an alternative livestock such as camels, ostriches, or even alligators?

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04/10/2024

The research team surveyed 35 organic dairy farmers, all of whom were familiar with seaweed-based feeds and a third of whom were already using such feeds on their farms. Nearly half of respondents reported a willingness to pay, on average, an additional $0.64 per cow per day for methane-reducing seaweed-based feed.

The survey also revealed that 93 percent of the farmers were more concerned about issues like labor shortages, infrastructure problems, rising costs and unstable supply chains, rather than climate change and regulation. This means that farmers would only consider using seaweed in their cows’ diets if it is cost-effective and has additional benefits, while also aligning with existing feeding practices and receiving support from government policies and subsidies.

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04/08/2024

that the will effect animal behaviors?

Historical accounts suggest that solar eclipses can influence the behavior of birds, mammals, insects and even plants. Often, these observations were made by astronomers whose view of the eclipse was obscured by clouds, allowing them to focus on the animals nearby instead. A wide range of eclipse-related behaviors have been seen over time:

🔹One of the first documented behavioral changes dates to a complete eclipse in 1544, when birds stopped singing.
🔹During one eclipse, fish in a hatchery stopped feeding and sank to the bottom, whereas Golden Carp in a zoo surfaced to feed, mirroring their nightly behavior.
🔹Toads, generally nocturnal, were observed actively searching for insects and worms during an eclipse.

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04/06/2024

Approximately 1.6 million laying hens and 337,000 pullets, about 3.6% of its total flock, were destroyed after HPAI was detected

The largest producer of fresh eggs in the U.S. said Tuesday it had temporarily halted production at a Texas plant after bird flu was found in chickens, and officials said the virus had also been detected at a poultry facility in Michigan.

In Texas, Ridgeland, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. said in a statement that approximately 1.6 million laying hens and 337,000 pullets, about 3.6% of its total flock, were destroyed after the infection, avian influenza, was found at the facility in Parmer County, Texas.

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04/05/2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd in New Mexico, as well as 5 additional dairy herds in Texas. APHIS shared on Fri., March 29 that its National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa, was working to confirm presumptive positive test results from New Mexico, Texas and Idaho herds; this announcement is a follow up to that information.

This marks the first known case of HPAI in cattle in New Mexico, and adds to the two detections in Texas that were first announced on Monday, March 25. To date, USDA has confirmed the detection of HPAI in dairy herds in Texas (7) Kansas (2), Michigan (1), and New Mexico (1). The presumptive positive test results for the Idaho herd are still pending analysis at NVSL.

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04/04/2024

We are excited to announce a brand new challenge for students in grades Pre-K through 12: the Ice Cream Challenge! We invite you to participate, and encourage you to share this with teachers in your school community.

The Ice Cream Challenge allows your students to develop their own ice cream recipe, identify their target audience, create marketing materials for their flavor combination, and learn about the dairy processing industry in their community. Classrooms can win up to $250 and all classrooms can apply for reimbursement for four and cooking supplies, up to $100.

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04/04/2024

Americans have lived with horses for Millions of years!

Many people assume that horses first came to the Americas when Spanish explorers brought them here about 500 years ago. In fact, recent research has confirmed a European origin for horses associated with humans in the American Southwest and Great Plains.

But those weren’t the first horses in North America. The family Equidae, which includes domesticated varieties of horses and donkeys along with zebras and their kin, is actually native to the Americas. The fossil record reveals horse origins here more than 50 million years ago, as well as their extinction throughout the Americas during the last Ice Age about 10,000 years ago.

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04/03/2024

Renee Bouplon’s introduction to agriculture came by way of horses. Growing up in Cambridge, New York, Renee’s father and grandparents owned and trained standardbred horses. “I have fond memories of those days spent at the stables, training track, and family farm…,” shared Renee. A particular memory she mentioned was during hay season each year when all her family members pitched in to bring in the crop. Renee remembered, “The adults put the square bales on the wagon and the kids, holding on for dear life, stacked the hay and hoped the tractor wouldn’t hit a woodchuck hole. I would always help my grandfather load the hay on the hay elevator afterward.” When she was a little older the horse farm also offered Renee her first paying job starting when she was in Junior High.

Outside of the horse farm, Renee was not involved in any ag youth organizations like FFA or 4-H, however, the farm taught her many life lessons which remain with her today. “Having the opportunity to be a part of a family horse business growing up was one of the best educations on responsibility, teamwork, and planning,” she said. Renee also credits her involvement in the Girl Scouts for teaching her necessary life skills such as time management, collaboration, goal setting, and sales & marketing.

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04/02/2024

A person in the United States has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus (“H5N1 bird flu”), as reported by Texas and confirmed by CDC. This person had exposure to dairy cattle in Texas presumed to be infected with HPAI A(H5N1) viruses. The patient reported eye redness (consistent with conjunctivitis), as their only symptom, and is recovering. The patient was told to isolate and is being treated with an antiviral drug for flu. This infection does not change the H5N1 bird flu human health risk assessment for the U.S. general public, which CDC considers to be low. However, people with close or prolonged, unprotected exposures to infected birds or other animals (including livestock), or to environments contaminated by infected birds or other animals, are at greater risk of infection. CDC has interim recommendations for prevention, monitoring, and public health investigations of HPAI A(H5N1) viruses.

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04/01/2024

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03/30/2024

April 1 isn’t just for fools; it’s also National Sourdough Day. Sourdough is making a big comeback in American kitchens, and it’s not just about the unique tangy taste. This resurgence taps into deeper cultural and health trends reshaping food relationships. Learn why the sourdough craze has taken the country by storm.

Although sourdough bread harkens back to pioneer days and beyond, it’s enjoying a comeback in American homes and bakeries. “The resurgence of sourdough now is due to a combination of factors,” says Emmy-award-winning Good Morning America television host, ABC news reporter and cookbook author Christianne Klein.

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03/29/2024

Producers surveyed across the United States intend to plant 90.0 million acres of corn in 2024, down 5% from last year, according to the Prospective Plantings report released today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

Planted acreage intentions for corn are down or unchanged in 38 of the 48 estimating states. Acreage decreases of 300,000 acres or more from last year are expected in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, South Dakota, and Texas. If realized, the planted area of corn in Arizona and Oregon will be the largest on record.

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03/28/2024

According to Numerator’s 2023 Holiday Preview Survey, as many as 85% of Americans plan to buy candy, food, and other gifts for this year’s Easter celebration.

With daffodils and tulips for sale and colorful baskets filled with candy on store shelves, Easter is springing throughout grocery stores across the country. As family and friends gather to celebrate, several traditional foods and candies will appear on tables and plates this spring.

While Easter may not be the first holiday foodies think of when daydreaming about delicious food, there are a number of delectable dishes and sweet treats to enjoy this upcoming holiday.

Candy Is Still Dandy
From jelly beans to chocolates, children’s baskets will be filled with sweet treats this year. This year, a new M&M is hitting store shelves, delighting candy lovers this upcoming holiday. M&M’s Easter Sundae blends vanilla and chocolate ice cream, a hint of cherry, and a fudge coating to approximate the taste of a traditional sundae.

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03/27/2024

There has been a recent disease event in dairy cattle with reports of affected herds in several states. Samples submitted from dairy cattle affected with the current disease outbreak were recently confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to have highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). It is too soon to predict if all of the recent reports of unexplained illnesses in dairy cattle in the U.S. are due to HPAI. Veterinarians and the dairy industry are working collaboratively with state and federal officials during the ongoing investigation.

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03/25/2024

New research, published in SCI’s Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture illuminates the untapped potential of the shrub sea buckthorn as a rich source of natural antioxidants in North America.

The study, which was carried out by researchers at the Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada and led by Professor Fereidoon Shahidi, outlines the unique nutritional profile of sea buckthorn berries grown in Canada and highlights their commercial potential as a bioactive-loaded superfood.

Sea buckthorn is a deciduous, thorny plant found along the coasts of northwestern Europe as well as temperate regions of central Asia. Its berries and leaves are widely used for their nutritional, pharmaceutical and functional properties – sea buckthorn oil is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins E, B, and A, and polyphenols.

In Canada, the plant was introduced in the early 2000s following research by governmental agencies on the crop’s commercial potential. As Renan Danielski, a PhD student at the University of Newfoundland and author of the study explains, ‘Sea buckthorn is a unique crop with vast potential for utilisation. Popular in Asia and North-Western Europe, there is an opportunity to replicate this success in North America by leveraging the unique qualities of locally grown varieties.’

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03/22/2024

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03/21/2024

Few figures loom quite as large in American history as George Washington. As general of the Continental Army, president of the Constitutional Convention, and first president of the United States, Washington left an indelible mark on the founding of this country. One lesser-known part of Washington was his interest in and continual innovation in agriculture. This facet of Washington’s person is seen in the mule, an animal that he helped develop and establish in the young United States.

George Washington, astride one of his favorite horses named Nelson, was an avid horseman and at one point had over 100 horses at his stables in Mount Vernon. George Washington considered himself a farmer. Situated on the Potomac River, Washington was the owner of a 3,000-acre Virginia estate called Mount Vernon that had been in the Washington family since 1674. After leasing the property starting in 1754, Washington officially inherited the estate in 1761. Washington revamped the estate establishing a diversified farm operation worked by slave labor. After starting out growing to***co, the farm eventually switched to growing wheat as its main cash crop. Sheep, hogs, cattle, poultry, and a large stable of horses for work and recreation were raised at Mount Vernon. The estate also boasted mills and fisheries.

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03/20/2024

Dairy cows receive a huge amount of care during their lives on a farm, but procedures, especially restraining during procedures, can be stressful for some animals. Positive reinforcement training—or training with a reward to achieve a desired behavior—has shown promise to reduce this fear in other species. In a recent study in the Journal of Dairy Science, published by the American Dairy Science Association and Elsevier, a team of researchers set out to understand whether this training technique holds promise for cattle as well. They demonstrated that it not only helps shape dairy cow behavior but can improve their emotional state and overall welfare along the way.

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03/19/2024

Happy National Ag Day From MAC!

Here at MAC we are thankful for Famers and Agriculturalist not just today but everyday!

Farm and ranch families make up less than 2% of the U.S. population.

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03/18/2024

It’s National Agriculture Week, a weeklong celebration of the contributions of farmers across the country. With less than two percent of the population involved in agriculture, this week is an opportunity to reflect on the commitment of farmers in our region to provide safe, nutritious, and affordable food. As a fourth-generation dairy farmer, I’m proud to be part of the two percent that is committed to feeding our region, caring for our cows and our community in the process.

Growing up on a dairy farm has been so beneficial to me. I remember getting off the bus at the farm every afternoon and doing calf chores with my two siblings. We learned teamwork as we strategized how to accomplish our chores quicker so we could get home to watch cartoons. Some of my best childhood memories are in the barn with my brother and sister. Growing up on a dairy farm taught me responsibility and gave all of us a strong work ethic. Even though my siblings have chosen different career paths, we have carried these lessons with us.

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03/18/2024

03/15/2024

Farmers and ranchers receive only 15 cents (on average) out of every retail dollar spent on food at home and away from home. The rest goes for costs beyond the farm gate: wages and materials for production, processing, marketing, transportation and distribution.

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03/13/2024

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03/12/2024

The Science of Color and Mood

The influence of color on emotions is profound and well-documented. Studies show that simply adding bright hues to your environment can foster feelings of joy, energy and happiness. Extending this concept to your food, the bright reds of tomatoes, the deep purples of eggplants, and the sunny yellows of bell peppers are not just a feast for the eyes but a boost to your mental health.

Nutritionist Carol Aguirre MS, RD/LDN, emphasizes the role of antioxidants in colorful fruits and vegetables in improving your psychological well-being. Indeed, the carotenoids in berries and leafy greens, for instance, prevent cranial inflammation and protect brain cells, subsequently reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. This synergy between color and nutrition opens a natural pathway to uplifting your spirits and highlights the connection between dietary choices and emotional well-being.

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03/11/2024

With its long neck, big eyes, soft, curly hair, and a propensity to hum the alpaca is a curious creature to behold. Though its history is quite short in the United States, the alpaca has a long and interesting story in South America. Read on to learn more about this animal and its treasured fleece.

Native to South America, the alpaca is a member of the Camelidae family and is related to the llama, guanaco (an undomesticated species of the llama), and the vicuña (an undomesticated species of the alpaca). It is believed the alpaca was first domesticated in the Andes Mountain region between 6,000 and 7,000 years ago after being developed from the vicuña through breeding measures. Gentle but skittish, the alpaca has been raised for millennia most often for its fleece. Alpaca fleece has many desirable qualities including durability, strength, insulation, moisture resistance, softness, and a light weight. This combination of qualities helped the alpaca thrive in the sometimes harsh conditions of the Andes.

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