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- 1Taylor Farms recalls lettuce in 27 states amid parasite outbreakβTaylor Farms recalls lettuce in 27 states amid cyclosporiasis outbreak: What to know
Taylor Farms has recalled lettuce products distributed across 27 US states amid a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a foodborne illness caused by a parasite that causes intestinal symptoms. Consumers are being urged to check whether lettuce they purchased is affected and to discard or return it. The recall is drawing attention as health officials investigate the scope of the outbreak and warn of symptoms including diarrhea, stomach cramps and fatigue.
- 2Farmers face uncertainty amid Canada-U.S. trade talksβFarmers facing uncertainty amid Canada-U.S. trade deals # Canada # Ontario # Farmers # Agriculture # CanadaUSWar # Canad
Canadian farmers, particularly in Ontario, are confronting growing uncertainty as trade negotiations between Canada and the United States continue. Ongoing tariff disputes and the threat of a wider trade war are leaving agricultural producers unsure about market access, prices and planning for the coming seasons, with the farming sector warning of economic consequences.
- 3Bird flu kills 80% of mink herd at Utah farmββWatch them dieβ: Bird flu is ravaging a Utah mink farm, killing 80% of the herd. State agriculture officials have no clear plan.
Avian influenza is devastating a mink farm in Utah, wiping out roughly 80% of the herd, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. Reports describe animals left to die in large numbers, and state agriculture officials are criticised for lacking a clear plan to contain the outbreak. The spread of bird flu to mammals is drawing attention because of concerns it could adapt to humans.
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Tariffs, farm policy and taxes have emerged as the main points of division among candidates competing in Iowa. With agriculture central to the state's economy, positions on trade barriers and farm support are drawing sharp contrasts, while tax plans are also separating the field as voters weigh who best represents rural interests.
- 5Wisconsin Farmers Urge Congress to Pass Farm BillβWisconsin farmers look to Congress for farm bill certainty
Wisconsin farmers are calling on Congress to pass a new farm bill, saying they need certainty on crop insurance, support programs and long-term planning. With the previous legislation repeatedly extended, growers in the state say uncertainty over federal policy is making it harder to budget and invest. The issue is drawing attention in Washington as lawmakers face pressure to finalize the bill.