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Figure 1. Conceptual figure depicting the relative changes in crop yields in oilseed–rice cropping systems under straw return and geographical distribution of the field experiment sites across China; includes the meta-analysis. Note:…

March 1, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, March 1, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is establishing a new office to expand engagement…

1. IntroductionThe emerging impacts of climate change present a growing threat to agricultural crops, especially in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Drought stress stands out as a critical factor negatively influencing crop growth and…

I received this message on the SmartIrrigation apps from Dr. George Vellidis of UGA at Tifton. If you are in Georgia and use the SmartIrrigation apps in your production, you will want to get the updated apps as discussed below. Note…

As a doctor who studies gastrointestinal pathology, Dr. Ashlie Burkart has long recognized the important connection between food systems and health. Food systems are also increasingly recognized as having a direct impact on the health of…

This event is hybrid, to attend online register here. Join us for the launch of the Winter issue of ReVista, “Agriculture and the Rural Environment”. This issue covers topics ranging from agribusiness to climate change to new…

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep.…

The rooftop space in a dense urban environment can account for much of the city’s surface area. The rooftop’s potential is usually underutilized and unrealized . Urban areas with limited open spaces, green spaces, and high land values…

Agronomy, Vol. 14, Pages 452: Achieving the Rewards of Smart Agriculture Agronomy doi: 10.3390/agronomy14030452 Authors: Jian Zhang Dawn Trautman Yingnan Liu Chunguang Bi Wei Chen Lijun Ou Randy Goebel From connected…

CHARLESTON, SC, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Nancy…

Overview of the method and framework used for KGML-ag-Carbon development. The development of KGML-ag-Carbon has three main steps: (1) Developing the architecture of…

There is a growing concern that, with the increasing global population and affluence, the pressure on agricultural and natural systems will increase. It is estimated that agriculture directly enables the achievement of 12 out of the 17…

PATCHOGUE, NY, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Andrew…

LAS VEGAS, NV, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Dina…

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Thomas…

What GAO Found Precision agriculture technologies can improve resource management through the precise application of inputs, such as water, fertilizer, and feed, leading to more efficient agricultural production. Precision…

Seminar will provide guidance on federal requirements governing agricultural employmentWho:               U.S. Department of LaborWhat:             2024 Virtual Agricultural SeminarWhen:             March 28, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Competitive Markets Action and the Organization for Competitive Markets applauded Moms for America (MFA) President Kimberly Fletcher, and Republican Texas Agriculture…

Farmers are angry at what they say is unfair competition from cheaper imports from Poland’s war-torn neighbour and ally.Polish farmers have blocked border crossings with Ukraine, spilled Ukrainian grain and burned tyres as they…

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Every five years, the Census of Agriculture provides a snapshot of US farming, from farmer demographics and farm size, to crops planted, to management practices that farmers use. USDA recently made the 2022 Census data public and…

While we have all been watching the current strong El Nino for signs of weakening and swinging to La Nina, that is not the only factor that will impact the weather across the United States this summer. This year another big factor will…

New York, United States, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hyperspectral imaging entails the capture and processing of images at a multitude of wavelengths. Although multispectral imaging can evaluate a process using three or four…

Before Elon Musk announced that he would pour billions into building his largest Tesla plant in the industrial outpost of Monterrey, Mexico, United States trade winds were already shifting south. In late 2022, Mexico’s Economy Minister…

Maryland Department of Agriculture Announces Deer Management Initiative February 7, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 7, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture in partnership with…

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The USDA issued a press release today celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the founding of the USDA Climate Hubs. I have worked with our Southeast Regional Climate Hub in Raleigh for most of that time, and they are a great resource…

Climate change will not just affect our future—we’re seeing damage from it now. Extreme forest fires, warmer temperatures and prolonged droughts are just some of the ways climate change has impacted the United…

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1. IntroductionThe last decade was marked by high volatility and different shocks, from the aftermath of a global financial crisis and its political and socio-economic fallout to the more recent effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the…

1. IntroductionThe world’s population increased to eight billion in 2022 and is expected to be nine billion in 2037 . While there has been a rush to produce more and more and better-quality food, which has had the effect of increasing…

1. IntroductionUrbanization remains a powerful mega-trend of the twenty-first century. The world’s urban population will grow by an additional 2.2 billion people by 2050 , and it will reach 68 percent of the world’s total population,…

The morning dew dampens my sneakers as we ascend the green, undulating hill. Jerry Eisterhold, wearing a wide-brimmed hat against the Missouri summer sun, pulls a bunch of grapes of a type known as Delicatessen…

As Petrol Prices Climb, Nigerian Agriculture Extension Officers Cut Fuel Costs with Electric Motorbikes In Gwam Village, Nigeria, two-wheeled electric vehicles are saving drivers on maintenance and energy through an…

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Last week, I gave a talk at the Southeast Fruit & Vegetable Growers conference in Savannah to peach growers. One of the things we discussed was the change in chill hours over time due to the warming climate. I provided some graphs…

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1. IntroductionAgriculture, for a long time, was focused only on economic aspects and profitability. Several efforts were made to increase productivity, facilitate production, and avoid pests and diseases; however, their negative…

Governor Moore to Induct Willard Family into Agriculture Hall of Fame January 8, 2024 ​ Family from Montgomery County to Receive State’s Most Prestigious Agriculture Award ANNAPOLIS, MD…

Maryland Department of Agriculture in Partnership with USDA Announces Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program Grant Opportunities January 8, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 8, 2024)–…

1. IntroductionRemote sensing plays a vital role in smart agriculture. Using sensors, it collects information about soil conditions, weather conditions, humidity, and crop health, and contributes to food security and sustainable…

1. IntroductionAgriculture is among the most significant drivers of changes in the environment and has a major impact as 40% of the global ice-free land area is already under agriculture . Agriculture contributes approximately 9.8% of…

1. IntroductionDigitalization is the most significant technological advancement of our time, and it profoundly affects agriculture and other industries. Digitalization is the adoption of information communication technologies, such as…

1. IntroductionThe agricultural sector represents 27% of global employment , and farming accounts for 4% of the global gross domestic product (GDP) according to the World Bank (2020) . In this vein, in Europe, figures gleaned from…

1. IntroductionThere have been significant changes in the forest landscape during the Anthropocene. There was a sudden change in Asia. For instance, with the large amount of forest loss occurring in Cambodia, forest area is decreasing…

1. IntroductionThe 12th of July 2023 should be considered a historic date for the European Union (EU), as the Parliament passed the “Nature Recovery” Law . This is a fundamental, continent-wide, and comprehensive piece of legislation as…

Each regional author team organized a stakeholder engagement process to identify the highest-priority concerns, including priorities for agriculture and rural communities. Due to the heterogeneous nature of agriculture and rural…

State Fair Offers Opportunity to Learn About Delaware Agriculture - State of…

Delaware Department of Agriculture Awards Over $665,000 for Innovative Projects…