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Trained Dogs Aid in Spotted Lanternfly Detection

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive, destructive insect found…

‘Living Mulch’ Cover Crops Benefit Soil Health

The journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment published research…
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Local Meat Processors Provide Valuable Service

Meat processors play an important role for small producers in…
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Five New Members Join National Organic Standards Board

USDA announced the appointment of five new members to the National…
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Global Nutrient Analysis Shows Recycling Feces and Urine Would Reduce Need for Mined Fertilizers

Scientists from Cornell University published results of their…
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Seaweed Supplement Reduces Methane Emissions from Grazing Cattle

A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis,…
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USDA Explains Rule Changes to Help Child Nutrition Programs Purchase Local Products

USDA Food and Nutrition Service published a memo on the recent…
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Agrivoltaics Help Keep the ‘Farm’ in ‘Solar Farm’

National Public Radio's Morning Edition reported on research…
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Report Recommends Improvements to EQIP to Serve More Farmers

A new report from the Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy,…

Cotton and Wool Producers Invited to Apply to Climate Beneficial Fiber Program

Provides technical assistance and direct payments to producers.  Cotton…