The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-21
Vilsack spotlights climate grants in PA visit
Tom Vilsack visits Pennsylvania to promote a significant grant aimed at eco-friendly farming practices. Read more
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2024-10-21
Explore global Ag trends at USMEF Tucson
Dive into U.S. and global agricultural trends at the 2024 USMEF Strategic Planning Conference in Tucson this November. Read more
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2024-10-21
$600M boost for rural America's green future
The USDA rolls out new grants for clean energy in rural communities, supporting farms and small businesses. Read more
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2024-10-21
Queen bees opt for pesticide-laced soil
Research shows bumblebee queens prefer pesticide-contaminated soil for hibernation, raising serious environmental concerns. Read more
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2024-10-21
B.C. still waiting final election results
If the NDP wins, however, there will be a new ag minister Read more
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2024-10-21
Canada's Agricultural Policies Are Falling Short of Health and Sustainability Goals
Climate change and agriculture Read more
2024-10-21
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in North Dakota Impacted by Wildfires
Agricultural operations in North Dakota have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help... Read more
2024-10-21
New High-Throughput Immunogen-Screening Method Expected to Reduce Costs of Vaccine Development
A new high-throughput immunogen-screening method developed by VIDO will hopefully help reduce the costs associated with developing new vaccines.Researchers with the Vaccine and Infectious Disease... Read more
2024-10-21
Commissioner Sid Miller Issues Executive Order to Secure Water Use in the Rio Grande Valley
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued an executive order giving Texas farmers and ranchers the green light to tap into the Rio Grande for irrigation. The recent heavy rains in Mexico have... Read more
2024-10-21
OSU Part of National Network Creating 10-Year Ag Research Plan
The national network of agricultural experiment stations at the nation’s land-grant universities,
agInnovation, is launching a working
10-year Research Roadmap. Read more
2024-10-21
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Virginia for Apples, Grapes, and Peaches
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Virginia apple, grape, and peach growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2025 crop year is November 20. Current... Read more