…nearly $1 million in 4R Nutrient Stewardship research to strengthen best management practices and seek solutions that reduce nutrient loss to the environment. The report also shows the industry captured…
USDA Partners with Dairy Innovation Center
…resources and a variety of programs that have advanced sustainability within the dairy community, including anaerobic digesters on farms, food waste reduction and the development of nutrient recovery technologies through…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
…water quality, specifically improving on-farm production that will maximize fertilizer uptake, minimize nutrient losses, and prevent pesticide losses on working rice fields. The improvement of water quantity and quality will…
Plant Biostimulants Looking for Federal Definition
…soil, and provide a host of different benefits including improved yield and the reduction of nutrient runoff. “What encompasses biostimulants can range from certain amino acids to beneficial microbes, to…
Fish in the Fields May Reduce Methane Emissions
…Marysville. The team will be measuring what kind of effect the small fish have on nutrient levels as well as methane emissions in the fields. Samples that were taken from…
Alternative Antibiotic Gives Piglets a Boost
…improve digestive health. In piglets, stress can reduce immune function and leave the animals more susceptible to disease. Supplements that improve digestive health, nutrient absorption, or the intestinal microflora can…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…and tree planting, erosion control measures, nutrient and waste management, establishment of fire breaks and wind breaks, propagation of native species for agroforestry practices and forest enhancement, habitat restoration for…
Planning Your Garden for the New Year
…nutrient rich food for your plants. Prune trees, shrubs, and divide perils And start planning the layout of your garden by creating a layout that works for you, as well…
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Pays It Forward with Research Achievements
…accomplishments to date—from a food nutrient database that consumers can access with the click of a mouse to a natural tire rubber made from guayule, a small flowering shrub native…
Yara North America Highlights Conservation at Almond Conference
…condensed package of information explaining the nutrients required for growing nuts, when nutrients are needed and why they are necessary. “We’re going to be launching the Nut Plantmaster at the…
General Mills Contributes to National Wheat Foundation
…their agronomists, and Soil Health Partnership Field Managers will train new and existing farm staff in advanced nutrient management and tillage methods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
NIFA Funds Food Safety and Nutrition to Promote Safe Food Supply
…of Nutrients University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, $25,802 University of California, Davis, California, $469,257 University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, $150,000 Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, $470,000 University of Illinois, Urbana,…
Exploring a World without Food Animals
…meeting America’s nutritional needs. With no meat, milk, eggs, fish, or cheese in our diets, the U.S. population would not receive enough of several different essential dietary nutrients from the…
Vibrant Purple Sweet Potatoes are a Healthful Thanksgiving Surprise
…These rich dishes belie the true nature of sweet potatoes, which are nutrient packed, low-glycemic root vegetables that can be a part of a healthy diet year round. Research by…