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Increasing fruit, vegetable production can help double value of Missouri ag

With lower initial investments and higher returns, fruit and vegetable production could play a big role in doubling the state’s agricultural economy by 2030, according to a study by University of Missouri researchers. “Compared to row crops, ... more

Syngenta #RootedinAg Contest honors your mentor

Ag mentors come from all backgrounds. Some are more traditional, like our parents, grandparents, FFA leaders or ag teachers. Others are unconventional, like the random ag leader that showed up in your urban classroom. Regardless of who your mentor... more

Pepper seeds ready to spice up space station

Researchers from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center planted pepper seeds in seed carriers inside the Space Life Sciences Lab on April 8, 2021, as part of the Plant Habitat-04 (PH-04) experiment. The pepper seeds will fly to the International Space Sta... more

Drought emergency extended to several more counties in California

In total, 41 counties are now under a drought state of emergency, representing 30% of the state’s population.

Macfrut scheduled for Sept. 7-9 in Rimini, Italy

"Our trade fair will be the first to be held on site after coming to a standstill for a year and a half. There is a growing desire to resume business, and this is a great opportunity for the entire industry to work together as a team and give the fru... more

Michigan State University CANR interim dean set to be Kelly Millenbah

Michigan State University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., has recommended Kelly F. Millenbah, Ph.D., as interim dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). Pending Board of T... more

Texas Tech’s new provost, senior vice president is MSU’s Hendrick

Ronald L. Hendrick, dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at Michigan State University (MSU), has been appointed provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at Texas Tech University, effective July 1. He replace... more