Considering Reasons to Quit Making Hay
University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Carson Roberts offers 10 economic and resource-based reasons why cattle producers may want to quit making hay and opt for purchasing it or […]
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Florida Researchers Exploring Potential of Acerola as Fruit Crop
/in NewsScientists with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are evaluating the genetic diversity of acerola, also called Barbados cherry, and adapting cultivation practices for the fruit […]
Short Film Highlights Importance of Mentorship for Beginning Farmers
/in NewsThe latest installment in Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education’s (SARE) video series, Practical Tips for Beginning Farmers, features Washington farmer Warren Miller on the importance of mentorship. Miller took over […]
Momentum in Minnesota for Small Grains and Milling
/in NewsA recent workshop held by the Land Stewardship Project highlighted small grain production and processing efforts in Western Minnesota, reports Tri-State Neighbor. Farmers are re-discovering the potential of small grains […]
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Foundational and Applied Science Program: Small and Medium-Sized Farms
/in FundingThe application deadline is October 9, 2025. The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is America’s flagship competitive grants program that provides funding for fundamental and applied research, education, and […]
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Foundational and Applied Science Program: Bioeconomy and Biobased Products
/in FundingThe application deadline is October 9, 2025. The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is America’s flagship competitive grants program that provides funding for fundamental and applied research, education, and […]
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Foundational and Applied Science Program: Pollinator Health
/in FundingThe application deadline is October 9, 2025. The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is America’s flagship competitive grants program that provides funding for fundamental and applied research, education, and […]
Minnesota Announces Urban Agriculture Grant Recipients
/in NewsThe Minnesota Department of Agriculture awarded more than $1.6 million in Urban Agriculture Grants to 33 projects, in order to strengthen urban agriculture and expand access to locally grown foods […]
New System Captures Fertilizer from Urine with Solar Energy
/in NewsA Stanford-led study published in Nature Water explains a newly developed system to capture ammonia from urine efficiently, using solar energy. The prototype separates ammonia from urine through a series […]
Stanford Researchers Explore Potential of Himalayan Black Peas
/in NewsStanford University researchers published a study in Science Advances on the genetic diversity, ecological resilience, and dietary value of black peas. The black peas lack a scientific name but are […]
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