Agriculture
The Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts are shifting away from raids on the agricultural and hospitality sectors, following concerns that such actions are hurting these industries. According to reports, a senior official with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent internal guidance to regional leaders on Thursday, directing them
Agriculture
In a world where consumers increasingly prioritize quality and safety, one Malaysian agritech startup is transforming the fragmented and often wasteful vegetable supply chain. Sayur Kita Asia, led by entrepreneur Naviin Thiaga, aims to create a new generation of hyperlocal, pesticide-free farms, empowering youth in the process. This socially driven
Agriculture
Research conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has revealed that serotonin can stimulate vasorelaxation in ovine lateral saphenous veins precontracted with ergovaline. The study, led by James L. Klotz, aimed to investigate the effects of serotonin and ergovaline on blood vessels in sheep.
Agriculture
A recent study has shed light on the crucial role of beef cattle farming in improving rural economies, particularly in arid climates. The researchers found that eco-friendly livestock innovation models are essential to increase beef cattle productivity in dry climates. The study, conducted in Timor Tengah Utara Regency, analyzed the
Agriculture
Researchers from Zagazig University have investigated the effect of flavonoids on the nutritional, sensory, and microbiological quality of poultry meat and eggs. Their study, supported by the Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies at King Khalid University, revealed that the addition of flavonoids to poultry diets can improve the quality
Agriculture
A study conducted at the South China University of Technology has identified estrogens, particularly the understudied metabolites 2OHE1, 4OHE1, and 16ketoE2, as posing ecological and health risks in poultry farming. The research found that detection limits for these estrogens in poultry blood and meat were as low as 0.6
Agriculture
New research from the South China Institute of Environmental Sciences has highlighted the significant impact of livestock farming on groundwater pollution. The study, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, found that livestock farming is a major source of emerging contaminants (ECs) in groundwater, which can lead to severe pollution
Agriculture
Research at the University of Kentucky has aimed to address the challenge of high feed costs in pastured poultry farming by exploring management strategies to increase poultry's use of pasture resources. The study, funded by the USDA-NIFA HATCH grants and USDA OREI Grant, found that pastured broilers consumed
Agriculture
A new study published in Future Foods explores the economic, environmental, and operational dimensions of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) production, a sustainable source of protein that converts organic waste into valuable products. According to researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, BSF production requires minimal resources compared to traditional livestock and
Agriculture
A new study examining the widespread use of antibiotics in livestock has revealed the alarming consequences of this practice on global public health and sustainable agricultural development. Conducted by researchers from Weifang University, the study emphasizes the dire need for multifaceted strategies to address the escalating crisis of antimicrobial resistance.
Agriculture
New research conducted at Jiangxi Agricultural University has developed a rapid detection method for sulfadimethazine (SM2) residues in duck blood, which is a critical step in ensuring food safety. The study, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, employed surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and chemometric methods to identify
Agriculture
Research conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in Tianjin, People's Republic of China, has identified a novel strain of Alkalibacterium, AEPI-S25, which can simultaneously remove 89.91% of 17b-estradiol (E2) and nearly 100% of tetracycline (TC) from livestock wastewater within 5 days. This breakthrough study,
