Working group to continue summit planning; legislative report sent to governor's office Members discussed rotating summit locations, outreach tactics to reach producers (county fairs, FFA, Farm Bureau) and agreed to monthly fourth‑Tuesday meetings; facilitators said the group's legislative report was completed and submitted to the governor's office, noting the enabling bill allocated $7,400 for a single in‑person summit.

The Ag Behavioral Health Summit is evolving with exciting plans for regional rotations and enhanced outreach to engage more producers in Colorado!

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Commissioner Kellum addresses spotted lanternfly threat in Reedsville Commissioner Kellum urges public vigilance against spotted lanternfly affecting local agriculture.

Rockingham County is taking crucial steps to combat environmental hazards and an invasive pest threatening local agriculture—what does this mean for residents?

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Oregon lawmakers address illegal immigration and wildfire bill gridlock Legislators discuss illegal border SIM cards and stalled wildfire bill amid political tensions.

Oregon lawmakers are sounding the alarm on illegal immigration and wildfire management, revealing shocking links to public safety and agricultural health.

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4/5 Durango, where the infected child lives, has an economy heavily reliant on agriculture, particularly its cattle industry, raising questions about possible exposure pathways in the agricultural setting.
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Montana Legislature approves funding for wildlife crossing pilot program and disease response Legislature allocates funds for wildlife crossings and animal disease preparedness in 2025.

Montana lawmakers are at a crossroads as they debate House Bill 4, a groundbreaking proposal aimed at reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions while enhancing agricultural health.

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Minnesota turkey farmers testify on avian influenza impact and new respiratory virus threat Minnesota Turkey Growers Association discusses avian influenza and emerging avian metanemovirus concerns.

Minnesota's turkey industry faces a dual crisis as farmers grapple with the devastating impacts of avian influenza and a new, alarming respiratory virus.

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