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Maryland resident is diagnosed with New World screwworm. What to know about the parasite
A Maryland traveler contracted New World screwworm in El Salvador, the first U.S. case tied to travel. CDC warns of rare but serious parasite.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation sues Va. over livestock rules
RICHMOND, Va. — The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is suing Virginia water protection officials to require large livestock operations to fence off rivers and streams from their animals. The lawsuit, scheduled […]
Livestock feed company plans Hagerstown jobs
A livestock feed producer says it expects to create about 20 jobs within two years at its new distribution center in Hagerstown.
Steps taken to keep Frederick fair free of swine flu
FREDERICK — Organizers of the 150th Great Frederick Fair are taking steps to ensure the event is free of the swine flu after the illness was detected in animals at […]
Vilsack: House must pass drought help in farm bill
DES MOINES, Iowa — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack pushed Monday for Congress to act on a farm bill that would reinstate expired disaster assistance programs for farmers experiencing the worst […]
States cannot regulate treatment of downed livestock
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday blocked a California law that would require euthanizing downed livestock at federally inspected slaughterhouses to keep the meat out of the nation’s food […]
Supreme Court receptive to meat group’s challenge
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed ready Wednesday to block a California law that would require euthanizing downed livestock at federally inspected slaughterhouses to keep the meat out of the […]
Dairy farming a difficult business in Maryland
HAGERSTOWN — A dairy farmer’s life is one of routine and discipline, each day beginning with the rising sun. The economic side of dairy farming isn’t nearly as predictable. “When […]
New Market ranchers are raising Texas Longhorns
NEW MARKET — Those protruding horns on Texas Longhorn cattle don’t make the animals dangerous, according to Suzanne Moxley. “Don’t let the horns scare you,” Moxley said. “People think they’re […]
