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AMES, Iowa — The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) has named Karimbhai M. Maredia, professor, associate dean and director of the World Agriculture Center at Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), as the 2026 recipient of the Borlaug CAST Communication Award (BCCA). The BCCA recognizes a scientist who has effectively […] The post MSU's…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is approaching one of its wettest Augusts on record after repeated storms flooded fields, flattened crops, damaged barns and caused livestock losses across parts of the state. Through Aug. 18, Ohio had received a statewide average of approximately 6.15 inches of rain, making this the fourth-wettest August since recordkeeping began in […] The post August Rainfall Floods Ohio…
ARLINGTON, Va. — Rancher and nationally recognized agriculture advocate Brandi Buzzard will return as a mentor for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2026 College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program. This year, Buzzard will also lead a new webinar designed to help participants strengthen their social media skills and expand the reach and impact of their agriculture […] The post Agriculture…
LINCOLN, Neb. — What began as a connection between a Canadian startup and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln several years ago has grown into a southeast Nebraska operation developing cutting-edge autonomous farming technology. This spring, PTx Trimble celebrated the grand opening of its engineering facility in Seward, marking the latest chapter in a partnership that started […] The post Ties…
MANHATTAN, Kan. — On a cloudy April morning just outside Cheney, a group of farmers, educators and food system leaders gathered at Lucky W Dairy with a shared goal: bringing more Kansas-grown food to Kansas kids. The setting couldn’t have been more fitting. Surrounded by open pasture and the steady rhythm of a working dairy, […] The post From Field to Cafeteria: Working Together to Get Food in…
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Beekeepers of all skill levels are invited to attend B3: Building Better Bees for the Future: A Honey Bee Health & Breeding Symposium 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Truman Habitat for Humanity’s Young School, 505 N. Dodgion Ave., Independence. Hosted by University of Missouri Extension, Heartland Beekeeping Partnership, Johnson […] The post Learn How to Have…
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Moore today [August 19, 2026] announced the second round of Grow Your Own (GYO) Educators Grant Program awards, providing $14.7 million to 13 local school systems to expand teacher preparation pathways for non-licensed school staff and strengthen Maryland’s educator workforce. “I want Maryland to have the best public schools in the nation, so […] The post Gov. Moore…
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Marylanders residing in rural portions of the state can expect to see an increase in low-flying airplanes, helicopters and drones from now until October 10, 2026 as farmers participating in the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Cover Crop Program use aerial technology to plant seeds for rye, wheat and other cover crops in […] The post Rural Marylanders to Notice Increase…
ARLINGTON, Va. — This week, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and the National Agricultural Law Center announced the launch of Data on Economic and Bankruptcy Trends in Agriculture (DEBT), a data project that aims to provide a more comprehensive view of bankruptcy trends across the agricultural sector. The project compiles agricultural bankruptcy […] The post NASDA and…
ALBANY — As Western New York grape farmers are facing growing uncertainty – after their contracts for this season were suddenly terminated – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer stood at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory and called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to purchase concord grape juice for use by domestic […] The post Schumer Presses USDA to Help Western NY Grape…
