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Latest Crop Trial Is Out of This World
California Ag Today
NASA astronauts are studying plant growth in space as scientists prepare for longer missions beyond Earth.
Watering Alfalfa in Space
Southeast Regional Ag News
The latest research aboard the International Space Station blends agriculture and space exploration.
Real sugar
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho lawmakers have approved a measure that asks the federal government to use real sugar in school meals rather than artificial sweeteners.
San Diego County Area Quarantined After Mexican Fruit Fly Detection
California Ag Today
State and federal officials launch eradication efforts in La Mesa following the discovery of five flies, including a mated female.
Think butcher
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Bison Rancher Chase Shoemaker runs a relatively small operation and operations like his are too small for larger meat processing plants.
What’s Bugging the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
A federal pest tracker reveals where "hungry pests" are triggering state and federal quarantines.
All-American Pumpkins and Imported Beef Important
The Agribusiness Update
Native to North America, pumpkins are truly an all-American crop, one of the continent's oldest cultivated plants and a symbol of fall, and Dr. Derrell Peel, livestock economist at Oklahoma State University, says beef imports play an important role in meeting consumer demand.
Mild Habaneros Now Available
Fruit Grower Report
If you like the flavor of peppers but aren’t a big fan of the heat some bring to your meals, Oregon State University has two mild Habaneros you might like.
International Paper Closing Plants and Senate Confirms Three USDA Nominees
The Agribusiness Update
International Paper will be closing its plants in Savannah and Riceboro by the end of the month, and the Senate confirms three nominees for critical USDA positions.
AI and robots
Idaho Ag Today
For those of you who like robots and drones with artificial intelligence systems.
Soil Ecotron
Idaho Ag Today
Scientists know very little about deep soil. University of Idaho researchers are building a facility they believe will change that.
Growing Agriculture Beyond Earth
Southeast Regional Ag News
UF scientist Anna-Lisa Paul earns top honor for pioneering plant research in space and extreme environments.
Idaho Forestry Contest.
Idaho Ag Today
Every spring, students from across Idaho gather in the great outdoors to put their skills to the test.
California Organic Conversion and USDA Terminates some DEI Awards
The Agribusiness Update
As organic acreage trends lower, California’s goals to combat climate change requires converting 20% of its cropland to organic by 2045, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA will terminate more than 145 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion focused awards.
Georgia Peaches to Mexico and USDA Terminates some DEI Awards
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner announces that Georgia Grown peaches have been exported to Mexico for the first time in 27 years, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA will terminate more than 145 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion focused awards.
Plant Physiology Meets Profit Margins: A Stress Response Strategy
California Ag Today
California growers are feeling the squeeze of high input costs and consumer tolerance. But tools like Megafol are helping crops fight back against extreme stress.
Salt tolerant alfalfa
Idaho Ag Today
Increasing demand for surface water r and recycled water for irrigation has led to H2O, with high salt concentrations being used for crops.
Japanese beetle invasion
Idaho Ag Today
It may seem at times that the Idaho ag department is playing whack-a-mole with the Japanese beetle.