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Researchers Explore Using Recycled Glass as Soil Substitute

The American Chemical Society announced the results of a pilot…
Olive trees in a vineyard agroforestry system provide shade to Malbec vines below, protecting them from extreme heat and sunburn.

Study Highlights Potential for Incorporating Trees on Ag Land Without Impacting Yields

A study from Conservation International revealed the enormous…
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Bilingual Training Toolkit Supports Farm and Ranch Transfer

American Farmland Trust released the Transitioning Land to a…
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Paper Highlights Economic and Environmental Benefits of Agricultural Diversity

A paper published by The Open University notes that more than…
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USDA Grant to Advance Organic Poultry Industry

A $3.34 million Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative…
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Report Details Health and Sustainability Benefits of Organic Produce

A new report from The Organic Center details the nutritional…
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Conservation Innovation Grants to Fund Three Texas Research Projects

Texas A&M AgriLife Research announced that it is receiving $11.4…
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USDA Announces Updates to Farm Loan Program

USDA announced changes to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm…