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USDA invests $21.7M in to aid soil health, climate-smart ag and forestry

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced April 21 that the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture will invest at least $21.7 million in several key programs to help agricultural producers manage the impacts of climate change on their la... more

Nufarm appoints Ken Barham VP of crop protection sales

Nufarm Americas Inc. announced April 21 that Ken Barham has been appointed VP crop protection sales – U.S. Barham's experience spans nearly 20 years in the US crop protection industry, most recently as Nufarm North America’s VP Customer & ... more

Message in a bottle: Researchers evaluating Arkansas’ winegrapes

In a quiet lab at the Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center, surrounded by wine glasses, Renee Threlfall and John Clark spent time listening – listening for the aromatic and flavor notes Indulgence, Dazzle, Opportunity and Enchan... more

Drought spreads water shortages throughout California

The 2020-21 California drought has led to significant water cutbacks, compelling farmers to fallow ground and public officials to respond with legislation intended to address the state's chronic water shortages. Farmers in more parts of the state ... more

Northwest Pear industry doubles down on its commitment to flavor

The pear industry in the Pacific Northwest has added a regulation for Anjou pears in a move to increase consumer satisfaction when they purchase pears in the early season. “The pear industry understands that flavor drives repeat purchases and co... more

Innovation, change in agriculture driven by Rio Grande salinity

The increasing salinity of the Rio Grande is a real problem for agricultural producers. Experts from Texas A&M AgriLife Research are studying this problem to provide options and advice for those who rely on this water source. The Rio Grande ha... more

Michigan fruit growers brace for sub-freezing temperatures

Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen has presented a weather forecast for the next couple of days. Fruit growers are being put on notice that temperatures will drop into the low- to mid-20s in some areas of the region... more