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“Defend the Flock” USDA Campaign Aims to Protect Poultry Health

Cornell Small Farms Program - News

Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 9:00am

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has launched a new outreach campaign focused on preventing the spread of infectious poultry diseases in both commercial and backyard poultry. Considering...

“Defend the Flock” USDA Campaign Aims to Protect Poultry Health

Northeast Beginning Farmer Project - News

Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 9:00am

A Closer Look at the 2018 Farm Bill: Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Program

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 9:00am

Beginning farmers and military veteran farmers participate in a skill building and training program. Photo credit: University of Arkansas

Editor’s Note: This is the final post in a multi-part blog series digging deeper into some of the new programs and...

CALS Contemplates the Role of Drones in Agriculture

Cornell Small Farms Program - News

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 9:00am

Recognizing the needs of the modern farmer, The Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has called together a task force dedicated to engaging multiple departments in ...

CALS Contemplates the Role of Drones in Agriculture

Northeast Beginning Farmer Project - News

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 9:00am

Recognizing the needs of the modern farmer, The Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has called together a task force dedicated to engaging multiple departments in ...

Mission to Mars

Purdue University Agriculture News

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 8:48am

Decades after the last human set foot on the moon, NASA is contemplating setting up a permanent base there or sending astronauts to Mars. Accomplishing those goals, however, will require a few green thumbs.

Program to help farm managers become 'Employer of Choice'

Purdue University Agriculture News

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 12:00am

In addition to all the daily responsibilities of keeping an agricultural operation running, farm managers and owners also have to become human resource specialists in their quest to find and retain the best employees.

Energy demand, sources will change with Indiana’s climate

Purdue University Agriculture News

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 12:00am

Hoosiers will heat homes and businesses less but rely more on air conditioning as Indiana’s climate warms. They’ll also get more of their energy from natural gas and renewable sources as those become more cost-effective throughout the rest of the century.