Agriculture
USDA Announces $266 Million in Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects
In a major push towards a greener future, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $266 million in funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. The funding, pro...
Agriculture Secretary Urged to Tap USDA Reserve Fund for International Food Aid and Export Promotion
The leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Chair Debbie Stabenow and senior Republican John Boozman, have called on Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to tap into a reserve fund held by the Commo...
The Return of White Farmers: A Revival of Agriculture in Zimbabwe
In a remarkable turn of events, Zimbabwe's agricultural sector is experiencing a revival as white farmers, who were forcibly evicted from their lands two decades ago, are returning to the country. Mor...
Study Finds Mixed Cover Crops Grow Thinner Roots Than Single Species
Farmers rely on cover crops to prevent soil erosion, nutrient leaching, and stabilize soil structure. It has long been believed that planting a mixture of different cover crops would lead to more exte...