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Study Highlights Potential of Cross-disciplinary Collaboration in Agriculture

A study published in Global Change Biology by researchers from…
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New Bee Feed Sustains Colonies

Washington State University reports that scientists have developed…
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Virginia Verified Meat Branding Launches with Beef Label

In 2024, the Virginia General Assembly passed a Virginia Verified…

Short Video on Agroforestry Explains Why Farmers are Incorporating Trees

A 5-minute video from the Savanna Institute explores why farmers…
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Survey of Virginia Farmers Reveals Views on Solar Development

American Farmland Trust (AFT) released findings of a survey of…
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USDA Announces Repriorization of Funding to Farmers

USDA has announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart…
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Small Farm Innovation Challenge Competition Announces Winners

Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) announced the winners…
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Solar Grazing with Sheep Gaining Popularity

Grazing sheep underneath the panels at solar installations, one…
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Cover Crops Help Reduce Soil Carbon Loss to Erosion

A study by Iowa State University ecologist Wenjuan Huang found…