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California Research Explores Interaction Between Birds, Fish, and Flooded Rice Fields
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, are studying…
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Leopold Conservation Award Now Offered in Mississippi
The Leopold Conservation Award is now offered in Mississippi.…
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Study Finds Regenerative Agriculture Benefits Farmer Quality of Life
Researchers at Dartmouth University published a study in the…
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USDA Expanding Crop Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers
USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced that it is expanding…
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Survey Assessing Assistive Needs of New York Farmer Veterans
The Cornell Small Farms Program project for veterans in agriculture,…
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NIFA Announces Sustainable Agricultural Systems Program Grant Recipients
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced…
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USDA Seeks Information on Biofuel Feedstock Production Using Climate-Smart Practices
USDA is seeking information from the public on procedures for…
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Colorado Supports Producers’ Non-Lethal Predator Deterrent Efforts
The Colorado Department of Agriculture and Colorado Parks and…
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Report Identifies Needs of California’s Organic Sector
A report from the University of California Organic Agriculture…
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USDA Unveils Rural Energy Resource Guide
USDA has unveiled a new rural energy resource guide that will…
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