AG POLICY ...
WEED MANAGEMENT ...
Controlling weeds while saving soil & money
Researchers have advice for farmers trying to control Palmer amaranth
TRAINING ...
Heifer International launches job program
Program will help 25,000 people start businesses, launch agriculture careers
NUTRITION ...
Multi-nutrient rice against malnutrition
Researchers have had success creating a new multi-nutrient rice
RESEARCH ...
Center considers future after losing funding
The 30-year-old Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture is shutting down
FOOD PRICES ...
FAO Food Price Index rises further in July
Cereals, sugar and dairy push the Index higher for the third consecutive month
SOIL HEALTH ...
Nominate a 4R Advocate today!
Honors those who implement the principles of 4R Nutrient Stewardship on the farm
INTERNET ACCESS ...
Applications sought for rural broadband loans
USDA accepting applications for loans to provide and expand rural broadband service
THE BUZZ ...
'Bee talk' may help improve honey bee health
Beekeeper and scientist listens in on what 20,000 honeybees are 'saying' to each other
BEGINNING FARMERS ...