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December 20: The safety manager at Wyffels Hybrids, Sheri Saskowski, presented during an AgriSafe Network webinar about the need to raise awareness of injuries in the farm workspace. (To view the webinar, you can register for a free membership with AgriSafe.) December 19: The USDA Radio Service shared a story about growing Christmas trees. It featured Jim Gehlsen, a tree grower from Virginia, who is eager to recruit others to grow Christmas trees, as well. December 18: Eric Snodgrass, a meteorologist who works for Nutrien Ag Solutions, talked about how weather patterns impact ag with those attending the annual convention of the South Dakota Farmers Union. December 17: Agri-Pulse hosted a recent webinar about the soy industry’s WISSH program, an initiative started nearly 25 years ago to promote long-term development and trade opportunities for U.S. soy in developing and emerging markets. December 16: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new National Milk Testing Strategy is underway, with the goal of ensuring the nation’s milk supply will not be contaminated by highly pathogenic avian influenza. December 13: Barriers to adoption of regenerative ag practices was the focus of a recent Farm Country Update. December 12: A Farm Foundation Forum examining the farm labor situation featured university experts and others discussing the topic. December 11: Two items related to using beef cattle genetics in dairy calves to create beef-dairy hybrids: one is a report featuring Olivia Genther-Shroder of Purina, and the other is a story from Penn State University. December 10: The ag news and policy information service, Agri-Pulse, posted a panel discussion with American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle, National Sorghum Producers Chairwoman Amy France, National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman, Jr., and United Soybean Export Council Board Director Roberta Simpson-Dolbeare covering significant issues anticipated in 2025. December 9: The Purdue University/CME Group November Ag Economy Barometer added an extra level of farmer optimism to the boost in the October findings. Farmers surveyed say they feel better about current conditions and future expections at the highest level since May 2021. December 6: Learn more about how horses are used to benefit those suffering from mental health issues.

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