The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-04
Case IH tractor receives 125 bids en route to highest auction price
The tractor had 900 hours showing at the time of sale Read more
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2024-10-04
Helping astronauts grow crops in space
Researchers found a way to recycle urine and use it as fertilizer Read more
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2024-10-04
Meristem unveils new liquid BIO-CAPSULE technology
Meristem Crop Performance introduces LIQUID BIO-CAPSULE TECHNOLOGY, enhancing microbial product effectiveness for farmers with versatile, convenient spray applications. Read more
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2024-10-04
USDA Invests more than $11 Million to Support Resiliency in U.S. Dairy Industry
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $11.04 million in funding to support dairy businesses and producers under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program,... Read more
2024-10-04
USDA Awards $19.2M in Scholarships for Undergraduates at 1890 Land-grant Institutions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a $19.2 million investment in 1890 Land-grant Universities to provide undergraduate scholarships for students to stimulate interest in food... Read more
2024-10-04
Language Matters: Cooperative Extension Provides Resources in Spanish
More than 41 million people in the United States speak Spanish at home, and Spanish is the most spoken language after English in the country. Cooperative Extension across the nation recognizes the... Read more
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2024-10-04
USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee to Meet October 29-30
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee’s fall meeting will be held October 29-30 in Kansas City, Missouri. The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Federal... Read more
2024-10-04
USDA Invests more than $11 Million to Support Resiliency in U.S. Dairy Industry
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $11.04 million in funding to support dairy businesses and producers under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program,... Read more
2024-10-04
USDA boosts research in organic weed control
Penn State leads a USDA-funded study on using anaerobic soil disinfestation to control weeds in organic farming. Read more
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2024-10-04
Join the excitement at the 2025 Farm Bureau Convention
The 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio, Texas, is now open for registration. Enjoy workshops, keynote speakers, and a vibrant trade show to connect and learn. Read more
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2024-10-04
Milking practices linked to bovine flu spread
New research links milking procedures to the spread of bovine H5N1 influenza, urging improved biosecurity measures in dairy operations. Read more
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2024-10-04
USDA invests $104 million in rural clean energy initiatives
The USDA announces a $104 million investment in rural clean energy projects, focusing on lowering energy costs and creating jobs for farmers and rural businesses in 34 states. Read more
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