The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-06-28
Revitalizing Rural Communities Means Supporting Small Farms
'Independent family farms are the bedrock of healthy rural economies,' says Jordan Treakle of the National Family Farm Coalition. Read more
2024-06-27
Dispatch from London Climate Action Week
“You can’t solve climate change if you don’t solve the food system.' Read more
2024-06-26
Old Bulls Bring New Genetic Benefits To Light
The Germplasm Collection at the National Animal Germplasm Program is an Invaluable Asset for Understanding the Genetics Heritage of U.S. Livestock and Preventing the Loss of Genetic Diversity Read more
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2024-06-26
USDA and Cornell University Break Ground on National Grape Improvement Center in Geneva, New York
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Cornell University’s
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for a... Read more
2024-06-26
Exploring Water Solutions for a Better Future
Scientists Introduce an Online Tool for Water Managers Read more
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2024-06-22
Investing in Algae-Based Solutions for the Future
“The incorporation of algae into the food industry is set to offer both economically viable and high-value solutions.” Read more
2024-06-21
Varroa Mites and Deformed Wing Virus Make Honeybees More Susceptible to Insecticides
Controlling for
Varroa mites, the parasitic mites that feed on honey bees and serve as vectors for viral diseases like deformed wing virus (DWV), can help with improving honeybee populations and... Read more
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2024-06-21
Keep an Ear to the Ground with these Urgent Food Stories
These shows are telling urgent, engaging stories about food and ag that will leave you feeling energized and motivated to take action. Read more
2024-06-20
Completing Genome of Rusty Patched Bumble Bee May Offer New Approach to Saving Endangered Bee
A detailed, high-resolution map of the rusty patched bumble bee's genome has been released by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife... Read more
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2024-06-19
22 Podcasts on Food, Farming, and Sustainability
These show on food and farming cover everything from wellness fads to climate-smart agriculture. Discover your next favorite podcast! Read more
2024-06-18
Pearl Millet Wins Approval From Honey Bees and Other Pollinators
Pearl millet, an annual grass used for grain and forage, can be a good food source for honey bees and hover flies, according to a recent study. Read more
2024-06-18
USDA Opens the Door to Climate-Friendly School Meals
Plant-forward menus have a significantly lower environmental footprint when it comes to greenhouse gases, water and land use, and more. Read more