Funding is now available for research and development in specialty crop agriculture through a USDA support program. National Institute of Food and Agriculture Associate Director Rachel Melnick says th ...

In the field of agriculture and food production, the increasing global population pressures necessitate not only enhanced ...

The use of cover crops in Iowa has expanded significantly in recent years. The conservation practice, which has been shown to reduce erosion and enhance soil health, is promoted by the state through ...

Considering the impact of animals — whether four-legged or flying — can mean higher returns for growers, according to research presented at Central Grasslands Research Extension Center's field day.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter camelina, an oilseed crop in the same family as canola, could be a climate change problem solver, according to the ...

The production of oilseed crops, including species such as camelina, canola, and winter oilseed rape, is increasingly pivotal to meeting global demands for renewable biofuels, food, and industrial ...

Transboundary crop diseases are spreading faster than ever, threatening food security and the livelihoods of millions of farmers worldwide. Climate variability, expanding international trade and the ...

Harvest season for sorghum has wrapped up in Kansas, but 10,000 miles away in Madagascar the planting season has only just begun. Those farmers in the African country could soon be using western ...

The agriculture industry has seen many changes in technology and productivity in the last few decades and some producers have chosen to focus on either crops or cattle. Farmers who specialize in ...

UW Extension entomologist Scott Schell leads an educational demonstration at the Powell Research and Extension Center Field Day in July 2022. (UW Photo) The University of Wyoming’s Powell Research and ...

UW researchers interact with participants at a 2022 field day hosted by the Powell Research and Extension Center. (UW Extension Photo) The University of Wyoming’s Powell Research and Extension Center ...