…formation of the Coalition of Action on Sustainable Productivity Growth for Food Security and Resource Conservation. This global, multi-sector coalition will accelerate the transition to more sustainable food systems through…
MSOB: Questions to Answer in Future Biological Research
…“What happens to my soil and my field if I use these biologicals four years in a row?” Sible noted. “Are we constantly improving that soil productivity over time and…
NIFA Invests Nearly $9 Million in Plant Breeding Research
…one looking look at enhancing the productivity and nutritional quality of grain sorghum. Another project being funded is a a plant breeding partnership for the development of green chile pepper…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Report Outlines USDA Strategy
…can lead the world in solutions that will increase climate resilience, sequester carbon, enhance agricultural productivity, and maintain critical environmental benefits,” Agriculture Secretary Vilsack said in a press release. “At…
Study Combines Sheep Grazing and Solar Energy Production
A recent study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems details the effects of combining solar panels and lamb grazing on overall land productivity. New research carried out by Oregon State University…
AIM for Climate Initiative to Spur Global Ag Research
…support for international research efforts. National research extension systems will assist with the development and deployment of actionable research and information. Some of the target areas include sustainable productivity enhancements,…
Cactus Pear Shows Potential as Climate Resilient Commercial Crop
…of production. Prior to that, researchers will be performing a life cycle analysis to get a better understanding of productivity. Cushman said they will be looking specifically at the production…
Details of the 2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum Program
…sessions and 100 expert speakers. Presentations will cover a variety of topics including supply chain resilience, managing risk and ensuring sustainability, along with innovation, technology, and productivity. Listen to the…
FCC Report Highlights Value of Broadband to Ag Productivity
A report from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) details the impact that broadband internet has on agricultural production. In a paper titled “Impact of Broadband Penetration on U.S. Farm Productivity”…
Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop Coming Up in December
…in the low desert. The second workshop will address topics like recent innovations in crop protection against plant-parasitic nematodes, comparison of relative forage productivity potentials of forage crops, and possible…
New Blackberry Varieties Released by Agricultural Research Service
…Galaxy and Twilight varieties. The first variety to move from the test fields to final selection was Eclipse. Eclipse inherited some of its productivity, vigor, and flavor traits from ones…
Stakeholder Input Sought for Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…for innovation and incorporating the work of USDA’s customer-facing agencies into USDA programs. USDA will also work to continually review productivity and conservation data to measure progress towards achieving benchmark…
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
…on-farm resource concerns: improve plant and forest health/productivity; improve air quality associated with agricultural operations; work with agriculture operations to protect surface and groundwater quality; work with agriculture operations to…
CDFA Selects 20 Demonstration Projects for Healthy Soils Program
…practices to help promote more widespread adoption throughout California. “Soil health is key to agricultural productivity and food security, and capturing atmospheric carbon and storing it in the soil is…