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UGA establishes Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture

The University of Georgia is leveraging faculty expertise and strengthening industry ties through a new Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture whose research and outreach will help sustainably feed a growing global population. The creatio... more

USDA opens container assistance program amid shipping woes

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin accepting applications for the Commodity Container Assistance Program (CCAP) as the lack of containers adds to supply chain issues. The CCAP currently i... more

American Agri-Women release Farm Bill recommendations

American Agri-Women released the recommendations of their Farm Bill Task Force this week. AAW President Heather Hampton-Knodle said their philosophy is to focus on fundamentals of on-farm flexibility, access to capital and programs and promotion of U... more

Rutgers unveils D’Light, a sweeter strawberry

Rutgers researchers have unveiled a new varietal that’s been 15 years in the making: Rutgers D’Light. Bred for its flavorful, sweet fruit, Rutgers D’Light has a unique holiday light shape that makes it the “ideal strawberry for dipping in ... more

Wildlife funds to promote cover crops in Indiana, Michigan

To improve water quality and wildlife habitat, Ducks Unlimited (DU) and its partners are spearheading an effort to use almost $400,000 to help Indiana and Michigan farmers implement 75,000 acres of cover crops over four years. The $387,000 from th... more

USDA’s new Emergency Relief Program kicks off with $10 billion

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency is mailing applications for the Emergency Relief Program, to help offset losses caused by wildfires, droughts, hurricanes and other natural disasters in 2020 and 2021.

Grow-NY now accepting applications through July 1

Grow-NY attracts high-growth food and agriculture startups to compete for $3 million in total prize money each year and supports 20 finalists through a business development phase that connects them with the region’s resources.