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2024-10-09
USDA Announces New Cadre of Tribal College Liaisons and Applications for Summer 2025 Tribal Policy Interns
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces a first-ever regional cadre of USDA Tribal College Liaisons. Three new liaisons serve regions where Tribal colleges are located (Central Plains,... Read more
2024-10-09
As Bird Flu Outbreak Expands in California, Dairy Farms Report It’s Worse Than They Expected
CNN A third farmworker has tested positive for bird flu in California, according to the state’s health department. If confirmed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this would be the... Read more
2024-10-09
A 2501 Grant Connects Spanish-Speaking South Texas Farmers with Agriculture Opportunities at USDA
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Advancement (SARA) supports rural communities through strategies that address environmental, economic and... Read more
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2024-10-08
Secretary Naig Welcomes Applications for Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the availability of
Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants, and welcomed grant applications for projects that will increase on-farm dairy... Read more
2024-10-08
NSF invests in global bioeconomy research hubs
NSF's Global Centers initiative funds international efforts to tackle challenges in agriculture and bioeconomy. Read more
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2024-10-08
Ottawa invests more money in organic research
The Federal government has announced over $6.8 million over five years for the Organic Science Cluster is geared to research and advancing sustainable practices. Read more
2024-10-08
Adding Fall Blooming Plants May Help Both Managed and Wild Bees in Cities
There are nearly 4,000 native bee species in the United States, contributing to pollination in agricultural, urban and natural landscapes. Honey bees, however, are not native to the U.S., which has... Read more
2024-10-08
Experience the Next Wave: Vision to Variety – Inside FP Genetics’ R&D Team
Passion drives each and every one of us at FP Genetics. As the Director of Research and Development, I have the privilege of guiding our team in developing innovative products tailored to grower... Read more
2024-10-08
Risk mitigation for pulse growers: expanding markets by feeding frost-damaged faba beans to pigs
Why is this research important for Alberta ag? Read more
2024-10-08
Could Adding Irrigation to Minnesota Corn Fields Help Reduce Nitrate Losses to Groundwater?
The number of irrigated acres in Minnesota is increasing as more and more growers look for ways to ensure high crop yields during dry years. This blog post provides an update on an ongoing field... Read more
2024-10-08
Experience the Next Wave: Vision to Variety – Inside FP Genetics’ R&D Team
Passion drives each and every one of us at FP Genetics. As the Director of Research and Development, I have the privilege of guiding our team in developing innovative products tailored to grower... Read more
2024-10-08
Experience the Next Wave: Vision to Variety – Inside FP Genetics’ R&D Team
Passion drives each and every one of us at FP Genetics. As the Director of Research and Development, I have the privilege of guiding our team in developing innovative products tailored to grower... Read more