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The Value of Manure Project, a multi-year research endeavor led by Cornell University, reported results from in-field trials in 2024. This statewide project evaluates nitrogen (N) and yield benefits of various manure sources and application methods to corn silage and corn grain. In addition to being a valuable nutrient source, manure can improve soil health, […]
A blog post from the Xerces Society suggests that the best way to help pollinators might not be getting a beehive. Authors Rich Hatfield and Matthew Shepherd suggest that increasing the number of honeybees could actually do more harm than good, as they compete with native bees, yet are not as effective at pollination, particularly […]
Applications are due each year by May 1. The Northeast Agricultural Education Foundation supports nonprofit education and leadership training organizations dedicated to serving the interests of farmers and rural communities in the Northeast. The Foundation anticipates making 25 to 30 grants each year, generally ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 per grant. The Foundation will support […]
Grant proposals are accepted year-round and reviewed monthly. The Montana Grazing Lands Coalition offers Education Grants and Demonstration Grants in an effort to support sound grazing management principles and practices. Proposals for educational activities can range from $50 to $1,000 and require matching funding. Proposals for matching funds for demonstration projects may be submitted by […]
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has debuted a new Organic Research Hub that collects research summaries, factsheets, guidebooks, webinars, videos, tools, and other resources. The online hub is designed to support organic and transitioning farmers across the United States. Resources are searchable by keyword, region, crop category, production topic, and more. The hub also […]
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced 10 grant recipients under its Developing Markets for Continuous Living Cover Grant. These grants help develop enterprises, supply chains, and markets for continuous living cover crops and cropping systems in the early stage of commercial development. Continuous living cover refers to agricultural systems in which there are living plants […]
The Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium held recently in California showcased the role that targeted grazing can play in fire prevention, reports California Farm Bureau’s Ag Alert. UC Cooperative Extension livestock and natural resources adviser Dan Macon explained how producers can use targeted grazing for vegetation management that achieves fuels reduction. Symposium presenters provided examples of […]
Applications are due by May 19, 2025. USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will make available up to $100 million in funds to support the HPAI Poultry Innovation Grand Challenge. Funding is available to support high-value and high-impact projects that explore vaccines, therapeutics, research, and other strategies to combat avian influenza, lower egg […]
Applications are due May 27, 2025. New York Department of Agriculture and Markets has $1 million available through the Farmers Market Resiliency Grant Program. Funding is. available for projects that will help enhance current food system resiliency through farmers markets, including projects aimed at the development and enhancement of farmers market infrastructure, online infrastructure, marketing […]
Michigan State University scientists published results of a long-term study at the Kellogg Biological Station. “Soil carbon change in intensive agriculture after 25 years of conservation management” explores best practices for building soil carbon through differing management strategies. This study observed soil organic carbon change over 25 years, across 10 different management systems, including annual row […]
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