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Hybrid Wheat
Farm of the Future
Hybrid corn is largely to thank for the massive yield increases we’ve seen in that crop over the past century. But attempts at hybrid wheat have never yielded the same results.
Food Versus (Bio)Fuel
Farm of the Future
Agriculture has the opportunity to be a renewable source of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), but some argue that this will take production away from food.
Wolf Mapping Tool and Microsoft FFA Partnership
The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers have a new mapping tool designed to provide regular location information on GPS-collared gray wolves, and Microsoft and the National FFA announced the expansion of “FarmBeats for Students”, a cutting-edge program to teach precision agriculture.
Cotton Disease Undetected and Microsoft FFA Partnership
The Agribusiness Update
A virus responsible for damaging cotton crops across the southern U.S. has been lurking in fields for nearly 20 years, undetected, and Microsoft and the National FFA announced the expansion of “FarmBeats for Students”, a cutting-edge program to teach precision agriculture.
Cotton Industry Challenges Health Report’s Claims
California Ag Today
A new federal report on childhood disease draws fire from cotton producers, who argue their natural fiber and farming practices promote health—not harm.
Deep Soil Ecotron
Idaho Ag Today
U of I to host soft opening of unique soil research facility
Drone firefighter.
Idaho Ag Today
U of I researchers hope to demonstrate that a large drone can be an effective tool for restoring wildfire-scorched rangeland in rugged and inaccessible locations.
Beano for Cows
Idaho Ag Today
A novel feed ingredient can be included in commercial feedlot diets to reduce methane emissions by up to 80%.
Innovations in Feedlot Nutrition
Idaho Ag Today
A new beef cattle feeding science has been 30 years in the making.
Sleep and farming
Idaho Ag Today
The devastating effects of poor sleep or sleep deprivation on human performance and farming.
Your Voice, Their Research: Help Shape the Future of Ranching
California Ag Today
The California Cattlemen’s Association is encouraging ranchers to complete a new survey focused on herd health and management decisions. Your anonymous input will help guide university research, Extension programs, and educational materials for the next generation.
No Drought Emergency Pt
Fruit Grower Report
According to state officials and some recent news reports, the state of Washington is now facing another “drought emergency,” for the third straight year. But University of Washington professor of Atmospheric and Climate Science, Cliff Mass disagrees.
Global warming and rain
Idaho Ag Today
I had an optimistic thought about the effects of global warming, and I put it to the test with Dr. Meetpal Kukal.
No Drought Emergency Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
According to state officials and some recent news reports, the state of Washington is now facing another “drought emergency,” for the third straight year. But University of Washington professor of Atmospheric and Climate Science, Cliff Mass disagrees.
Thirstwaves
Idaho Ag Today
U of I researcher coins ‘thirstwaves’ as new framework emphasizing prolonged, extreme water stressors.
Ag must be engaged
Idaho Ag Today
“The Changing Face of Agriculture” was the theme of this year’s Idaho Ag Summit.