Understanding and identifying solutions for weather impacts on agriculture
Drought, severe weather and wildfires can have significant economic impacts on agriculture. Research and educational programming by land-grant...
Harnessing artificial intelligence for agricultural innovation
Land-grant universities are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to improve agricultural efficiency, productivity and sustainability. Here are a few examples...
Virtual education programs reach clientele where they live
Since 2020, virtual education has increasingly helped land-grant university research and Extension programs be more available to clientele where...
Specialty crop growers benefit from land-grant university research
Scientists at land-grant universities are responding to local grower needs to strengthen specialty crop quality and economics. Here are a...
Land-grant universities offer solutions for pest management
Land-grant university pest management programs promote sustainable agriculture. In particular, research-based education helps farmers use pesticides more effectively and...
Land-grant university research, outreach support beef production
The United States is the world’s top producer of beef, contributing to about 20% of the world’s production. In...
Research and outreach on invasive species keep agriculture productive, profitable
Land-grant university research and outreach is helping manage the impacts invasive weeds and species have on growers and agricultural...
Digital agriculture enhances production, monitoring capabilities
Data modeling, automated machinery and drones are just a few of the technologies that are powering improved efficiencies in...
Education opportunities elevate agriculture issues and importance
Reaching youths and students early increases awareness of the importance of agriculture and the critical issues impacting producers. Land-grant...
Research and Extension strengthens markets through technology, education
Preserving and strengthening markets is essential to the sustainability of the agricultural sector. Through technology and educational programs provided...
Multistate project studies solutions to bacterial spot in tomatoes, peppers
Tomatoes are big business for Florida farmers, contributing $500 million annually. Bell and chili peppers are also popular crops...
Extension helps strawberry farmers in Georgia and South Carolina save their growing season
Strawberries grown in Georgia bring in more than $15 million in sales annually, but the true value of growing...
Dogs can be lifesavers for livestock
Like guardian angels, guardian dogs can be lifesavers for livestock. Increasing conflicts between livestock and predatory wildlife have prompted...
Autonomous machine systems to increase productivity, efficiency of crop production
Purdue University in Indiana is leading an autonomous machinery project to enhance productivity, efficiency and elevate profitability by alleviating...
Optimizing nutrition for tomatoes enhances economic returns to growers
Nutrient deficiencies and excess can reduce tomato crop productivity, harvest quality and economic return. Mississippi State University Extension...
Trapping training helps reduce feral hog population in Arkansas
Feral hogs cause extensive economic losses in agricultural economies and impact forests, wildlife habitat and the landscape. The U.S....
Helping hemp growers improve crop quality
Hemp, a non-psychoactive variety of Cannabis sativa L, has re-emerged as a popular crop after the 2018 Farm Bill...
Extension assists Michigan beekeepers to improve honeybee management
The Michigan State University Extension apiculture team partnered with the Michigan Beekeepers Association to conduct a needs assessment of...
Robots make plant inventory easy as 1, 2, 3
Ornamental plant growers manually count tens of thousands of plants each season to get an accurate inventory before they...
Most farmers need to pay a contractor to spray restricted-use pesticides on their farms if they don’t have a...