Twenty-seven bird flu cases: With two additional cases confirmed, 13 of the 27 people infected by the avian flu virus this year are Californians; all but one of the U.S. cases involved dairy and poultry workers. (Centers for Disease Control)
Hurricane damage up to $2.5 billion: Hurricane Milton caused damages of $1.5-$2.5 billion to agricultural producers in Florida earlier this month, on top of losses from Hurricane Helene in September and two hurricanes in 2023, said the state agriculture commissioner. (FDACS)
‘Right to repair’ probe: The Federal Trade Commission is examining whether Deere and Co., the world’s largest farm equipment maker, used unfair practices in the agricultural equipment repair market. (The Verge)
USDA clean energy grants: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $126 million in grants for 654 clean energy projects through the Rural Energy for America Program and a $20.5 million grant to Allegheny Electric Cooperative through the New ERA program for clean energy. (USDA)