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The Michigan Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) hosted a three-part webinar series on organic certification that is now available online to access at any time. In the first webinar, “What is organic?” Ryan Romeyn of Providence Organic Farm shares his certification experience, including a detailed look at his farm recordkeeping systems, and Katie Brandt […]
The Center for Rural Affairs released Crop Insurance 101, a series of resources designed to introduce agricultural producers to crop insurance. The publication “Weathering the Unpredictable: The Protection Crop Insurance Provides” describes common perils that can result in losses, as well as which crop insurance policies cover each type of loss. The series continues with […]
Green Lands, Blue Waters is offering Continuous Living Cover 101, a self-paced, online course for agricultural, conservation, and technical assistance professionals. The course introduces the concept of continuous living covers and describes five basic strategies to achieve them (annuals + cover crops, agroforestry, perennial grains, perennial forage and grazing, and perennial biomass). It also showcases […]
A study led by researchers at Penn State and published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showed that the essential nutrient phosphorus is increasingly disappearing from land as it is washed into waterways throughout the United States. The study analyzed data from 430 U.S. rivers and found that phosphorus loss from agricultural lands […]
Livestock producers and researchers in California are exploring the potential of virtual fence for livestock grazing. The technology utilizes GPS-enabled collars to monitor animal locations in real time. The collars provide audio and tactile cues to contain animals within a perimeter set by a producer using a laptop or smartphone application. Field trials showed that […]
A new study led by University of Ottawa scientist Sabrina Rondeau shows that more than 70% of wild bee species face significant risks from pesticide residues in soil. The study revealed that pesticide risk assessments based on honeybees fail to account for the vulnerability of ground-nesting bees to pesticide residue. This research showed that important […]
The Center for Rural Affairs (CFRA) posted that a Farmer Veteran Coalition chapter is opening in Nebraska. Participants in CFRA programs were instrumental in founding the new chapter, and CFRA is supporting the effort as part of its long-standing commitment to agriculture training for veterans. “We feel that having a chapter here will further enable […]
A research team from The University of Texas at El Paso will be exploring how pecan farms in Texas and Mexico are being affected by climate change. In a study supported by a National Science Foundation Grant, researchers will examine how drought, heat waves, and soil impact the cycle of water and carbon between plants […]
North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) has posted an 11-part series of short videos to help more people feel equipped to apply for a SARE grant. Each video installment addresses a frequently asked question regarding the grant-making process or the application itself.
North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) announced the recipients of $1.29 million in grants through its Professional Development Program. These competitive grants emphasize training agricultural educators in extension, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, nonprofit organizations, and other public and private sector organizations. The 11 projects selected for funding this year include one […]
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