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 […]

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has announced that 14 organizations will receive $8 million through its national Community Foods Project Food Loss and Waste Training and Technical Assistance Grants Program, funded through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The program prioritizes preventing food from becoming waste, diverting edible food to people through […]

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 & 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 […]

A study led by the University of Nevada, Reno, and published in the journal Rangelands found that cattle grazing on cheatgrass do not spread the invasive grass species through their manure. Researchers found that after being digested in the rumen and abomasum, cheatgrass seeds had nearly complete inhibition of germination. This study helps reinforce the […]