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USDA partner project to study climate disruption
A new $1.5M USDA grant powers a collaboration to study long-term trends of extreme weather.
Pivoting to Automation
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Making the best use of water in ag irrigation makes sense for growers, and the science behind it is sound.
The CUPS project involves growing citrus trees under a protective screen.
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The IA awarded its 2021 Vanguard Award to the Citrus Under Protective Screen project in Florida.
corn soybeans production 2021
The record high soybean production and almost-record high corn production were due to increased acreage and higher yields in 2021.
Nutrien CEO; Ken Seitz
Ken Seitz, executive vice president and CEO of Potash, has been named the interim CEO.
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Program’s 2021 highlights include over $500K in funds raised, endorsement of Decade of Ag Movement.
Those unable to attend the 2022 American Farm Bureau Convention in Atlanta, Jan. 7-12 can now register for the virtual event.
Virtual events are for those who may not be able to attend the 103rd AFB Convention in person.
farmers with disabilities grant
The about $184,000 grant was from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
USDA mailing agricultural survey
The National Agricultural Classification Survey will be sent to more than 1 million potential U.S. agricultural producers.
California farmers have no way to export their crops because of global supply chain issues leaving container ships lined up off the Southern California coast.
A backlog of ships is disrupting farmers’ options for sending out crops.