New Bee Feed Sustains Colonies
Washington State University reports that scientists have developed a food block for honey bees that can sustain a colony without access to pollen. They compare the product to a livestock […]
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Virginia Verified Meat Branding Launches with Beef Label
/in NewsIn 2024, the Virginia General Assembly passed a Virginia Verified Meat certification program for qualifying cattle, goats, sheep, and swine. The program is administered by the Virginia Department of Agriculture […]
Short Video on Agroforestry Explains Why Farmers are Incorporating Trees
/in NewsA 5-minute video from the Savanna Institute explores why farmers are incorporating trees and woody shrubs into their farms. Farmers explain their reasons for practicing agroforestry, including additional income, higher […]
Study Warns of Elevated Extinction Risk for One-Fifth of Native Pollinators
/in NewsA study led by NatureServe and published in the PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America) revealed that more than 22% of native […]
Survey of Virginia Farmers Reveals Views on Solar Development
/in NewsAmerican Farmland Trust (AFT) released findings of a survey of Virginia farmers and ranchers that explored their views on solar energy development. AFT has a focus on ensuring that solar […]
USDA Announces Repriorization of Funding to Farmers
/in NewsUSDA has announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative and its reformulation into the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) initiative. USDA explained that “select projects may continue […]
Small Farm Innovation Challenge Competition Announces Winners
/in NewsCommunity Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) announced the winners of the 5th Annual Small Farm Innovation Challenge, which recognizes groundbreaking solutions aimed at making small farms more viable and sustainable […]
Solar Grazing with Sheep Gaining Popularity
/in NewsGrazing sheep underneath the panels at solar installations, one form of agrivoltaics, is gaining popularity, according to a feature in Western Farm Press. The practice controls vegetation for the energy […]
Cover Crops Help Reduce Soil Carbon Loss to Erosion
/in NewsA study by Iowa State University ecologist Wenjuan Huang found that cover crops planted in fields between cash crops are an effective way to reduce soil carbon loss to erosion. […]
Research Project on Fertilizer Value of Manure Reports Results
/in NewsThe 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 […]
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