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Agriland
7 days ago
- Business
- Agriland
Brazil initiates WTO dispute regarding US tariffs
Brazil has requested World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute consultations with the United States, concerning tariff measures introduced by Washington. These developments impose a 10% duty on all Brazilian products and an additional 40% duty on certain products of Brazilian origin. The request was circulated to WTO members on August 11. Brazil claims the measures are inconsistent with the United States' obligations under various provisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 and the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU) by seeking redress through tariff measures, rather than with recourse to the rules and procedures of the DSU. The request for consultations formally initiates a dispute in the WTO. Consultations give the parties an opportunity to discuss the matter and to find a satisfactory solution without proceeding further with litigation. After 60 days, if consultations have failed to resolve the dispute, Brazil may request adjudication by a WTO panel. The initial phase of the dispute resolution process will involve representatives from both countries coming together in order to find common ground. Only after such mandatory consultations have failed to produce a satisfactory solution within 60 days may the complainant request adjudication by a panel of the DSU. The majority of disputes so far in the WTO have not proceeded beyond consultations, either because a satisfactory settlement was found, or because the complainant decided for other reasons not to pursue the matter further. In its communication with the WTO, Brazil specifically cites a letter, dated July 5, 2025, sent by US President Donald Trump to the president of Brazil. The communication indicated that, from August 1, 2025 the United States would impose import duties of 50% on all products from Brazil. According to the Brazilian authorities, the letter provides a rationale for this decision which it claims to be entirely unrelated to the economic relations between Brazil and the US or to the subject matter of the covered agreements. Among the purported concerns identified by the US president in his letter are the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro before Brazil's Federal Supreme Court, and alleged "attacks" on free elections and free speech rights of Americans, as exemplified by Brazil's Federal Supreme Court orders against US social media companies. Again, according to the Brazilian authorities, the letter also incorrectly states that purported "trade deficits" with the United States constitute a "major threat" to the US economy and national security, when in fact the US has a trade surplus with Brazil.
Miami Herald
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Delaware State launches $20 million Field House project
Delaware State University (DSU) is entering a new era of growth and excitement. With fall football around the corner and the presence of former NFL star DeSean Jackson, momentum is building at Alumni Stadium. The HBCU is investing in a major facilities upgrade, hiring a star head coach, and transforming its athletic future. In 2024, DSU introduced the Athletics Transformation Project. The goal is to improve athletic facilities and student-athlete experiences. A big part of that effort is the construction of a new 70,000-square-foot field house. On July 1, Delaware's state bond bill included $20 million in funding for the project. "It's going to inject a lot of energy and goodwill into our campus," DSU Athletic Director Tony Tucker told Adam Denn of the Delaware News Journal. DSU hired former NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson as head football coach in December 2024. His arrival created instant buzz. "He's brought a lot of energy to the football program, as well as the university," Tucker said. Tucker was promoted to athletic director just before Jackson's hiring. He calls this moment a "perfect storm" of progress and opportunity. "This is the perfect time for Delaware State athletics," he said. "We can reach heights never seen before by the university," he said to Delaware Online. The new DSU field house will sit next to Alumni Stadium. The design includes: A 50-yard indoor turf fieldTeam meeting roomsPlayer lounge areasUpdated locker rooms for all sports Jackson believes the facility will improve recruiting immediately. "Coming from a big school like Cal and seeing them transform, I think it's really gonna help," he said. "We've lost talent to schools like Norfolk and Howard. Having better facilities will make a huge difference." Tucker said the facility will also serve students beyond athletics. "Other sports that train indoors will use it. Non-athletes will also have access to lounge and meeting areas." In addition to the field house, the state included language supporting a future DSU convocation center. The center would host basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and major events. This new arena would replace Memorial Hall, the current 1,800-seat venue. The new space is projected to cost $90 million. "Our location could become a key venue for high school sports," Tucker said. "We're in the center of Delaware." In 2024, DSU hosted the Delaware state football championships at Alumni Stadium after issues with rental fees at the University of Delaware. "It's about creating a better experience for athletes and families," Tucker said. "Families from Southern Delaware shouldn't have to drive to the north of the state for big games." Coach Jackson hopes these changes close the gap between DSU and the University of Delaware. "Delaware has been getting a lot of talent over us," he said. "If we can offer similar resources, we'll get players we've missed in the past." The field house doesn't have a firm start date yet. Tucker said the goal is to finish construction in 18 to 24 months. The convocation center will take more time and funding. But Jackson remains optimistic. "The sky's the limit," he said. "Success this season will open eyes. We'll be hard to overlook." The post Delaware State launches $20 million Field House project appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Agriland
19-06-2025
- Business
- Agriland
Six Irish dairy farms setting the standard in 2025
From across the country, six standout dairy farmers are proving that dedication, innovation, and strong cow families still lie at the heart of modern Irish dairying. In an era where many challenges are facing the Irish dairy industry, these exemplary herds are showing that success is not one-size-fits-all. They come from different backgrounds and run very different systems, but they all share a focus on what matters – healthy fertile cows that perform year after year, strong genetics, and a system that works for their individual dairy farm and family. With their stories evolving from generations of hard work, a deep-rooted passion for cows, and an ability to adapt to the times, these farmers are quietly shaping the future of Irish dairying. Jim and Brenda Murray – Derrinsallow Herd, Co. Tipperary On the Tipperary-Offaly border near Birr, Jim and Brenda Murray, with help from their two daughters when home from Cork, manage the Derrinsallow Herd — a compact, efficient and high-performing system. On just 66ac of grazing platform, they milk 72 pedigree Holstein cows through a 12-unit herringbone parlour. The farm has been in the Murray family since the 1950s. Since taking over, second-generation farmer Jim graded the herd up to pedigree status in 2005. With a sharp focus on EBI, fertility, and milk solids, the herd averages 7,155kg of milk with fat at 4.42% and protein at 3.66%. A somatic cell count (SCC) of just 57 reflects strong herd health and management. Brenda and Jim Murray. Source IHFA The dairy herd is 100% homebred, featuring elite cow families like the Alices and Agneses — the cornerstones of generations of high-performing daughters. Jim has bred five AI bulls, including the influential Derrinsallow 812 Arthur (DSU), who has over 3,000 pedigree-registered daughters in Ireland. Operating a spring-calving system, calving was completed by April 22 this year. AI is used for most of the breeding season, with dairy stock bulls cleaning up the final three weeks. Surplus heifers are sold either privately or through Birr Mart. Each year, Jim selects a team of eight bulls from Progressive Genetics and Dovea, targeting improvements in solids, herd health and EBI. More recently, he has focused on raising the Milk Sub Index, aiming for €100+ bulls. With a low-input system — just 1t of concentrates per cow annually — the Murrays show that clever genetics and disciplined grassland management deliver results. Their 362-day calving interval is a reflection of excellent fertility and operational consistency. This consistency was marked in 2023 and again in 2024 when Jim was recognised as an IHFA Master Breeder. Henry and Sam Dudley – Dekeana Herd, Co. Tipperary Farming along the river that gives their herd its name, Henry and Sam Dudley are a dedicated father-and-son team in rural north Co. Tipperary. With 82 pure Friesian cows on 49 acres, the Dekeana Herd is the result of careful breeding and an unshakable commitment to cow quality. Henry's influence is rooted in generations of farming, but it is Sam — currently finishing his Ag Science degree at UCC — who represents the next chapter. Henry and Sam Dudley. Source: IHFA Their herd includes well-known Friesian lines like the Blossoms (from Micheal Spillane, Mountain Herd), the Lils (from Bill O'Connell's, Rossline herd), and the Savorys (from Bill Trousdell, Ardhu herd), selected for longevity, fertility, and solid production. Their vision is to ensure a herd where every cow is eligible for classification, and poor performers (feet, fertility, milking speed) are culled without hesitation. The herd is currently producing 7,021kg of milk with 528kgs of solids at 4.01% fat and 3.54% protein. Breeding is built around sexed semen for first services, followed by targeted beef or conventional artificial insemination (AI) and an Angus stock bull. This year's bull team features names like Bradash Patriot Red, Laharn Bruno, and Bradash Trailblazer, all sexed semen. The herd currently follows a 20% autumn and 80% spring calving pattern, with plans to move fully to spring for better labour efficiency. They milk in a 12-unit Delaval parlour with individual feeders. Cows are fed 1.1t of concentrate annually via the parlour, plus approximately 60t of a beet-maize blend in spring. With strong cow families behind them and a shared eye on the future, Henry and Sam Dudley are quietly shaping a Friesian herd built to last. PJ Brennan – Monataggart Herd, Co. Waterford In Co. Waterford, PJ Brennan farms with his wife Tracey, their children Éile and Seán, with support from his mother Helen and neighbour Seamus — who also helped PJ's late father John. The family milk 76 spring-calving cows on a farm he took over in 2011. PJ was inspired by the IHFA stand at the National Ploughing Championships to grade up his herd in 2022, after years of reliable milk recording and data. The herd Economic Breeding Index (EBI) currently stands at €263, averaging 7,013kgs of milk with remarkable fat and protein percentages (4.63% and 3.80%) Calving season starts late January, with over 85% calved in the first six weeks. PJ Brennan with his Monataggart herd. Source: IHFA Milk solids are a top priority — PJ selects AI sires based on a minimum of 33kg combined fat and protein, with close attention to percentages and positive 'Milk €' figures. His approach blends sexed, conventional, and Angus/Belgian Blue AI, rearing beef calves off-site. Infrastructure on the farm has transformed under PJ's leadership. Since 2016, he has added cubicles, a slatted tank, PV panels, and increased feed space — all designed to support a growing, efficient herd. Milking happens in a 12-unit Fullwood parlour with automatic cluster removers (ACRs), and cows are fed 1.2t of ration annually, along with spring beet. Keeping fifteen replacement heifers annually and ensuring strong cow families like the prolific Jameys carries the herd forward. The Montaggart herd epitomises efficiency and productivity. Michael McNamara – Barna Herd, Co. Cork On a 120ac platform in Newtownshandrum, Co. Cork, Michael McNamara, with daughters Rachel and Emma, manages the Barna Herd — a high-output, spring-calving operation supplying Kerry Agribusiness. From a modest 36 cows in 2004, the herd has grown to over 260 calvings per year, built on deep-rooted cow families and disciplined breeding. The Jills, Angels, Ingrids, and Cleanas are more than names — they're the foundation families on which the herd is built. Breeding strategies focus on fertility, milk solids and production and influential sires like Cogent Twist, Co-op Bosside Massey, Peak Mr Grey, and Westcoast Perseus have helped to shape the herd. As a result, the Barna herd is averaging 7,835kg of milk with 583kg of combined milk solids (l-r) Rachel, Michael, and Emma McNamara. Source IHFA Michael runs a tight spring-calving system with a calving interval of only 359 days, relying heavily on sexed semen (100% for heifers, 80% for cows) for the first three weeks. Conventional AI follows, with beef bulls cleaning up. A feed-to-yield system ensures top cows get what they need in the parlour. Michael's attention to detail is evident. In 2019, a cow he had purchased years earlier as a calf from the UK — Woodmarsh Cancun Lyme 2 — won multiple show championships, was Reserve Champion at the National Dairy Show, and named Best Cow in the Limerick-Clare Herds Competition. It was a crowning moment for a herd built on passion and hard work In 2024, Barna was crowned 1st place in the Elite Spring section of the National Herds Competition, well-deserved recognition for the years of dedication to breeding previous. TJ and Ryan Meegan – Munta Herd, Co. Louth In Co. Louth, TJ and Ryan Meegan are running a spring-calving herd that puts it focus on fertility, simplicity and profitability. With 314 cows on 178 acres, and around 100 calves reared annually, the Munta Herd balances size with attention to detail. After moving to 100% spring calving in 2022 to reduce labour demands and improve fertility, the Meegans now enjoy a streamlined system with a 90% AI'ed within three weeks and an 8% empty rate. All dairy AI is conventional — no sexed semen — and they have begun retaining six high-EBI bulls each year for maiden heifers. Genomic testing has shaped breeding for the past three years with the herd EBI now at €241 and the cows averaging 7,317kgs of milk at 4.10% fat and 3.58% protein. TJ and Ryan Meegan. Source: IHFA The herd calves from early February through April, milking through a 20-unit swing-over DeLaval parlour and monitored via SenseHub collars. Their diet feeder runs from September to April, reflecting the careful balance of inputs and output. TJ, who established the Munta prefix, having taken over the farm that was originally purchased in the 1950s, has put a lot of emphasis on genetics, breeding top AI bulls. One such bull, Munta Mystic, now has 1,300+ daughters in over 400 herds — a testament to the genetic strength behind the system. The Meegan family's operation is now a template for modern efficiency, with Ryan having joined the operation full time. The Meegans have managed to scale up without losing sight of the fundamentals: fertility, simplicity, and smart investment in genetics. Maurice Harty – Ballylongane Herd, Co. Kerry Overlooking Ballyheigue Strand in coastal Kerry, Maurice Harty and his family run the Ballylongane Herd, a dairy herd of high-yielding Holsteins established in 1968 by Maurice's father Martin. Milking 100 cows across a split-calving system, with 170–180 calvings per year, Maurice is supported by his wife Geraldine and their three children, Muiris, Gearoid, and Aisling. The cows are milked through a 16-unit Dairymaster parlour and diet-fed most of the year — using beet, barley, silage, and straw and a protein balancer. With 3.5t of concentrate fed per cow, Maurice prioritises output per animal — and it shows in the staggering 10,578kg milk and 811kg solids averages. Calving is split to allow a brief winter break and better use of labour and facilities. The farm's ground also grows cereals and beet, with 80% retained for on-farm feed use. Maurice and Geraldine Harty and their 3 children, Muiris, Gearoid and Aisling. Source: IHFA Maurice's eye for a cow is clear — strong, fertile, high-yielding animals with plenty of protein. Placing emphasis on positive daughter pregnancy rate (DPR) and linear traits, the herd features standout cow families like the Marys, Marthas, Lulus, Princesses, Peitjes, and Ravens. Sexed semen is used in two thirds of inseminations, complemented by Angus and Hereford, the herd has benefitted from heavy use of the SSI PR Renegade sire line, including sons Parfect and Trooper, and grandson Cirrus P. With scenic coastal views and a hardworking herd, Ballylongane shows what is possible when long-standing tradition is matched by modern ambition. Across every farm, one thing is clear — Irish dairying is in good hands. These farmers are not just chasing numbers; they're building systems that work for their land, their animals, and their families. With a strong focus on breeding and genetics, they balance tradition with progress. No matter the size of the herd or the type of system, the goal is the same – to do things well and keep improving. Focus Farm Walk There will be two Focus Farm Walk events, both taking place in August, with dates and locations to be confirmed. Please keep your eyes pealed for updates across the IHFA social media platforms.
Miami Herald
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
First-ever HBCU women's wrestling program names head coach
Delaware State University is making HBCU history. The school has officially named Kenya Sloan as the inaugural head coach of its new women's wrestling program, making DSU the first HBCU to launch a varsity team in the sport. This groundbreaking hire comes ahead of the 2025–26 season, when women's wrestling will become a full NCAA championship sport. With this move, Delaware State positions itself as a trailblazer in expanding opportunities for Black female student-athletes. Sloan arrives at DSU from Sacred Heart University, where she served as an assistant coach for their women's wrestling team. She is a 2022 NAIA national champion from Campbellsville University and a former Junior Pan-American gold medalist. She also led the Knoxville Girls Wrestling Club to a Tennessee state freestyle title and has coached at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center. "This is about creating space and legacy," Sloan told "I'm honored to lead this groundbreaking program at Delaware State." This appointment makes Delaware State University the first historically Black college or university to sponsor varsity-level women's wrestling. DSU Director of Athletics Tony Tucker emphasized the significance of the hire in an official statement. "Kenya Sloan is the right leader at the right time," Tucker said. "She brings championship experience and a commitment to developing student-athletes at the highest level." Recruiting efforts for the program have already begun, with the team set to begin competition in winter 2025. This decision underscores the ongoing evolution of HBCU athletics, particularly in expanding gender equity and Olympic sport representation. With Sloan at the helm, Delaware State isn't just building a wrestling team-it's setting a national precedent. As the first HBCU to make this move, DSU is carving out a new lane in collegiate athletics, elevating both the profile of women's wrestling and the visibility of HBCU sports programs. The post First-ever HBCU women's wrestling program names head coach appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
New tech from DSU professor can trace the dark web
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —Dakota State University is known for being a leader in the cyber field, and one professor has received a patent for her cutting-edge technology that many people once thought was impossible. Many of us have heard of the dark web, but we may not be entirely familiar with its nature. However, DSU professor Arica Kulm is very familiar with it. She says the difference between the dark web and your regular web browser starts with the URL. Former state worker accused of forging marijuana card 'For dark web sites, it's a 54-character alphanumeric string. So it's hard to get to, hard to remember. And it's held behind a series of relays and encryption,' DSU Director of Digital Forensic Services, Arica Kulm said, '…it's that anonymity and the encryption often lends itself to criminal activity. So you'll find drug sites where you can buy illegal drugs. You'll find illegal content in the form of child pornography,' she said. One thing Kulm has always heard was that you can't trace things on the dark web. 'How can that be that you can access something that can be sinister and then not leave a trace behind? I didn't understand how that could possibly be,' Kulm said. So, she created a technology that can trace it. 'It runs off of a flash drive or a thumb drive. You plug it into a computer and it will tell you if that computer, whether it's a laptop or a desktop, has been accessing the dark web,' Kulm said. Cynthia Hetherington has collaborated with Kulm for a few years. 'Arica's work with the dark Web, from my perspective, is going to be unique because she is very much in the cyber realm. And by that I mean like the zeros, the ones, the technology underneath it. That's really where her area of expertise is, is to understand where data becomes a thing. I pick it up at the point where it becomes information and understanding the impact of what that data is,' CEO and founder of Hetherington Group, Cynthia Hetherington, said. Hetherington says that Kulm's work is going to change how investigators and law enforcement work with the dark web. 'The point of the dark web, the point of it being dark, is that we can't see it. So it needs someone like me, 30 years of experience digging, you know, hard and long, to find all that information. But Arica has found a way to make that simpler so that it's more attainable and obtainable by the average investigator,' Hetherington said. But Kulm hopes it reaches beyond just law enforcement usage. 'I could see it used in a corporate environment as well to see if their machines have been infected, if they've been calling out. Because oftentimes if you get in, your machines can be infected long before the ransomware note pops up on the machine,' Kulm said. Making our world a safer place in the age of technology. To learn more about the Dark Web Artifact Framework or to use it, you can contact the Research and Development office at DSU. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
