USDA Seeking Nominations for Tribal Advisory Committee
USDA issued a call for nominations to fill four positions on the Tribal Advisory Committee tasked with providing advice and guidance to the Secretary of Agriculture on matters relating to […]
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Design Changes Improve Bat Box Safety
/in NewsBat boxes meant to provide habitat can be deadly for bats if poorly designed, because they can overheat, researchers have found. A University of Illinois team led by bat researcher […]
Research Reveals Potential for Bioplastic Packaging from Ag Waste
/in NewsSouth Dakota State University associate professor Srinivas Janaswamy is working on developing value-added products from agricultural waste products that offer biodegradable alternatives to plastic for packaging. His latest research involved […]
FACT’s Scholarship Program
/in FundingFACT accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) awards scholarships of up to $400 for livestock and poultry farmers to attend educational events – including virtual […]
Maryland Water and Power Grants for Urban Farms
/in FundingApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis as long as funds remain available. Maryland’s Small Farm and Urban Agriculture Program is now accepting applications for its Urban Agriculture Water […]
Virtual Course Available for Agricultural Employers
/in NewsCalifornia Farmlink is offering Employment Resilerator, a ten-week, virtual course designed for agricultural business owners who want to be great employers, comply with labor laws, and create high-quality jobs. This […]
America’s Farmer’s Market Celebration Begins
/in NewsAmerican Farmland Trust is holding its annual America’s Farmer’s Market Celebration (AFMC) from August 1 through September 30, 2025. Markets can join the celebration and encourage their customers to vote […]
Bush Basil Can Help Protect Green Beans from Pests, Study Finds
/in NewsThe American Chemical Society reported on a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that suggests growing bush basil near green beans can help protect them from […]
Study Shows Biochar Improves Soil Health for Cotton Production
/in NewsA study by researchers at the University of Missouri found that adding biochar to the soil benefited cotton production. In research conducted in Mississippi, scientists added biochar made from sugarcane […]
Map Reveals Connections in Agri-food System Microbiome
/in NewsA map of ‘agri-food system microbiomes,’ published in the journal Frontiers in Science, reveals how players at every stage of the food system can restore and protect dwindling microbiomes to […]
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