A new report details the critical importance of investing in agricultural research. The “Benefits of Increased U.S. Public Investment in Agricultural Research” report shows that public spending has been relatively…
MSOB: RNA-Based Fungicide On The Horizon?
Recent research may have discovered the key to delivering an RNA-based fungicide successfully to detrimental fungi. A few years ago, scientists found that designed RNAs could silence the mechanism in…
Animal Agriculture Alliance Protecting Farmers from Animal Activists
…eventually to people. To combat these claims, AAA shares research from scientists who have studied the pandemic and concluded that animal agriculture is not responsible. Solis said they also try…
USDA Rounding Out Fundamental Staff Appointments
…Center for Rural Strategies as a Research and Program Associate. “We are honored to have professionals of the caliber of Eyang, Jeremy and Edyael join our team,” said Vilsack. “Their…
MSOB: Beneficial Fungus Could Both Positively and Negatively Impact Tomato Genotypes
…of the Making Sense of Biologicals series, Purdue University Associate Professor of Horticulture and research lead Lori Hoagland discussed both the very positive and negative results of the study. For…
Seaweed Feed Reduces Cattle Emissions More Than 80 Percent
Researchers have determined that cattle that consume a particular type of seaweed feed can have their emission levels reduced. Associate Dean and Professor in the Animal Science Department at UC…
UC Wolfskill Not Changing Walnut Improvement Program Focus
Walnut breeders are bullish about their most recent variety release but it isn’t changing their research focus. UC Davis’s Walnut Improvement Program released UC Wolfskill earlier this year. The variety matures…
Almond Update: Domestic Marketing Targets Millennial Snacking, Eyes Oat Milk
The Almond Board of California believes there’s room for growth domestically for almonds with a specific generation. Research has shown that millennial-led households snack on almonds less than any other by a…
ARS Launches New Project to Engage the Next Generation of Researchers
…Research Service aimed at educational outreach in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The Three Sisters Project will work to foster opportunities for high school students to explore career…
Researchers Looking at Methods for Managing Tadpole Shrimp in Rice
COURTESY: IAN GRETTENBERGER Researchers are evaluating alternative methods for addressing tadpole shrimp in rice fields. Shrimp can be particularly problematic during the seedling stage when they feed on germinating seeds….
Agricultural Exports Projected to Grow Over Next 10 Years
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is projecting strong growth in U.S. agricultural exports over the coming decade. Information from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) showed a projected increase of…
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
Federal Maritime Commissioner officials are moving forward with an investigation into port congestion in California. The focus of the investigation is related to detention and demurrage practices of ocean carriers…
Researchers Compiling Information on Spotted Lanternfly
…information has been put together by the Entomological Society of America. Research entomologist for the U.S. Forest Service, Melody Keena has worked to put together a special collection of research…
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
…(NRCS) and the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF). The partnership will help strengthen collaborative efforts between organic producers and NRCS field staff. “This partnership will ensure NRCS field staff better…