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Preparation Underway for International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists

The United Nations General Assembly declared 2026 the International…
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Video Highlights Hay and Apple Alley Cropping Operation

Western Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) posted…
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Project to Address Farmers’ Climate Grief

Oregon State University associate professor and small farm advisor…
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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…
A clean environment with young birds

USDA Grant to Advance Organic Poultry Industry

A $3.34 million Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative…
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Food-Safety Expense Assistance Expanded for Specialty Crop Growers

USDA announced that it is expanding the Food Safety Certification…