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National Pork Board Offers $46K for Top Innovators in Challenge

With foreign animal disease such as African swine fever closer than ever to the United States, the National Pork Board has launched its first-ever innovation challenge that deals with the potential need of mass carcass disposal. The challenge is seeking new and innovative methods of pig mortality disposal that go beyond the existing methods of burial, incineration, composting and landfills and provide pig farmers with more options.

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Nebraska Farmers Use 45,3 Million Acres Of Farmland And 44,800 Farms This Way - American Farming

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Nebraska, located in the heart of the United States, is renowned for its rich agricultural heritage and significant contributions to the nation's food production. Often referred to as the "Cornhusker State" due to its vast cornfields, Nebraska boasts a diverse agricultural landscape that includes farming, ranching, and agribusiness. With its fertile soils, favorable climate, and strong tradition of innovation, Nebraska has always been a mainstay of America's agricultural industry.