2026-03-06

Where Can Farmers Learn Drone Spraying?

Discover where farmers can access trusted drone spraying training across the U.S., including university, extension, and private programs to support modern precision agriculture. Read more

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2026-03-06

At Africa-Europe summit, Angola balances China, the West

Geopolitical rivalries can come with perks: Just look how many countries are vying for Angola's attention. The capital, Luanda, is bustling with international delegations coming in and out. But does... Read more

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2026-03-06

Virus has killed almost 9 million birds ― and counting

Authorities say bird flu poses a low risk to people right now, but in animals — both wild and domestic — it's causing global devastation. If left uncontrolled, it could also mutate into something far... Read more

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2026-03-06

Solar-powered irrigation transforming life in northern Ghana

Solar power is boosting dry‑season harvests, reducing migration, and strengthening livelihoods. A women’s cooperative shows how clean energy can bring change. Read more

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2026-03-06

How an online 'Milk Map' is helping Serbian farms survive

Serbian dairy farmers are struggling with the dual challenge of low farm gate prices and cheap imports. Some have been blocking roads in protest. But instead of the government, it is IT experts who... Read more

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2026-03-06

How protecting nature could make the world safer

Debt-for-nature swaps and conservation funds to halt biodiversity loss are gaining traction as governments link ecosystem collapse to geopolitical instability. Read more

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2026-03-06

Research Shows Risk-Averse Producers Sell Earlier in Grain Marketing Year

A new study from University of Nebraska–Lincoln agricultural economists finds that producers with safety-first risk preferences likely make notably different grain-marketing decisions than those... Read more

2026-03-06

Virtual Field Day to Discuss Impacts of Restoring Wetlands for Nutrient Reduction

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa Nutrient Research Center, will host a virtual field day on Thursday, March 26, at 1 p.m. CDT. The event, which is available at no cost, will feature a... Read more

2026-03-06

Making Sense of Smart Agriculture: Why Trusted Guidance Matters

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2026-03-06

Plant Cell Structure Could Hold Key to Cancer Therapies and Improved Crops

Can the bend of a banana give us insight into cancer? What does the shape of a rice grain have to do with infertility? The proteins that give plants their shape and structure are also involved in... Read more

2026-03-06

Canada’s Public Plant Breeding Crossroads: Can Farmer-Led Funding Models Work?

This is Part 2 of our story on rebuilding Canada’s breeding backbone. Part 1 can be found here.Canada isn’t the only country wrestling with how to sustain public breeding. Read more

2026-03-06

House Ag Committee Advances Farm Bill With Democrat Support

Politico’s Grace Yarrow reportedthat “the House Agriculture Committee advanced the Republican-led farm bill in a 34-17 vote early Thursday after a marathon markup that was clouded by partisan fighting... Read more