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A major review of agricultural practices conducted by Rothamsted Research and published in NPJ Sustainable Agriculture has concluded that while intensive techniques such as plowing, fertilizer use, and irrigation can […]
American Farmland Trust announced the winners of the 17th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration™, a national event honoring the role of farmers markets. The ten markets receiving the most public […]
Ohio State University Extension is offering a new online course, “Planning for the Future of Your Farm” for $149. Enrollment is open until September 14, 2026, and enrolled participants will […]
A study from Iowa State University found that many farmers who adopted cover crops and no-till did not continue with these conservation practices. A survey showed that nearly 20% of […]
Two projects funded by Western SARE are exploring the effectiveness of range riders in reducing conflicts between livestock and native predators. Western SARE reports that these efforts are part of […]
Applications are due December 17, 2025. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications from Minnesota farmers, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation Sustainable […]
A new study led by Penn State researchers and published in the Journal of Economic Entomology found that beekeepers adhering to organic management standards can earn profits comparable to those […]
A team of scientists from around the world analyzed a massive dataset of more than 178,000 individual insect pollinators to determine the minimum natural habitat on agricultural land that will […]
A study published in Frontiers in Microbiology confirmed that bees carry Streptomyces bacteria from flower pollen back to their hives, where it functions to inhibit mold and bacterial pathogens that […]
Applications are due by November 21, 2025. The Southern IPM Grants Program addresses important issues affecting the region that address global food security challenges, including invasive species, endangered species, pest […]
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