LEADERSHIP ...
INVASIVE CONTROL MEASURES ...
USDA invests $11.65M to control destructive feral swine
Investment expands the pilot program to new projects in eight states
Environmental Assessment ...
Availability of an environmental assessment for biological control agent of air potato
After careful analysis release of Asian leaf beetle will likely not have a significant impact on the environment
SUPER SCIENTISTS ...
More National FFA Agriscience Fair results
Winners from remaining three divisions named
LEADERSHIP ...
Vacancies on the Western SARE Administrative Council
Seeks individual to represent non-government organizations involved with underrepresented agriculture groups
NOV. 5TH DEADLINE ...
USDA announces 2nd round of funding for feral swine program
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is making $12 million available
Organic food sales
As organic food sales soar, growers look to essential oils to suppress pests, diseases
Fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops combined to make up 36.3% of total organic sales
PEST MANAGEMENT ...
The best ways to manage reniform nematodes in cotton
Farmers struggle to manage this pest as commercially available resistance is not widespread
FUNDING AWARDED ...
NIFA invests $4.8M to train agricultural workforce
NIFA has specifically targeted community colleges to increase training opportunities
POTATO BOARD ...