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Machine Learning Leads to a First in Forestry Management Tools
The first high-resolution forest canopy cover dataset for an entire state, providing valuable insights for forest management and conservatio
AgInnovation
Aug 6, 20244 min read


UNH Receives USDA Grant to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming Practices
Project to explore crop row orientation and cover cropping strategies Article by Nick Gosling, UNH College of Life Sciences and...
AgInnovation
Jun 27, 20244 min read


University of Nevada, Reno research focuses on use of cactus pear in biofuel production
Spurred by climate change demands, three-year field trial identifies high-production varieties
AgInnovation
Jun 20, 20244 min read


Vector-borne Diseases are Taking a Bite Out of Our Health and Safety
Land-grant universities in the Northeast are working cooperatively to address the growing problem of vector-borne diseases.
AgInnovation
Apr 26, 20244 min read


Better berries, cold-tolerant sugarcane, precision breeding is making it possible
Southern region land-grant universities are working on precision breeding of sugarcane (via Southern Region Communications Consortium)
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Apr 22, 20244 min read


Montana State research team receives $4 million to study interactions between wild and domestic sheep
A research team in the Montana State University College of Agriculture has received $4 million in new funding
AgInnovation
Apr 17, 20244 min read


Tennessee State University helps to manage flathead borers
Impacts from the 1890 research program submitted by scientists at Tennessee State University via Association of 1890s Research Directors...
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Mar 22, 20242 min read


Ag Economists Offer Food for Thought to Improve Baby Formula Supply
Economists reveal tradeoffs associated with changes in infant formula regulation via University of Arkansas System Division of...
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Mar 4, 20245 min read


New study finds corn genome can gang up on multiple pathogens at once
via University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (authored by Lauren Quinn)...
AgInnovation
Feb 28, 20243 min read


Fulfilling the Land-grant Mission through Cultural Competency (Dr. Jacquelyn Wiersma-Mosley): Available for Playback
Fulfilling the Land-grant Mission through Cultural Competency (Dr. Jacquelyn Wiersma-Mosley)
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Feb 26, 20241 min read


New Mexico State University receives $1.2 million award for climate change research collaboration
Peanuts and cotton are the focus of collaborative research at New Mexico State University, Auburn University, and University of Delaware.
AgInnovation
Feb 19, 20242 min read


NFarms research will bring precision ag innovations to producers
via University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (authored by Geitner Simmons) Image courtesy of Deloris Pittman...
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Feb 14, 20244 min read


Reducing Barriers to Local Food Systems in New Hampshire
via New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station (authored by Nicholas Gosling and illustrated by Alexandra Hatch) UNH scientists are...
AgInnovation
Jan 30, 20246 min read


Colorado State University scientists release National Climate Change Roadmap
via Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences (authored by Christopher Outcalt) agInnovation members at Colorado State...
AgInnovation
Nov 21, 20233 min read


A Lived Experience: Tribal Relations and Natural Resource Stewardship: Available for Playback
e agInnovation Best Practice Webinar from November 16, 2023 is now available for playback on YouTube ! Many thanks to Jennifer Ballinger...
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Nov 21, 20231 min read


Arkansas Professor Wins National Award for Cultural Competency Research, Programs
via University of Arkansas News (authored by John Lovett) A U of A System Division of Agriculture professor has been recognized by a...
AgInnovation
Oct 19, 20234 min read


Land-grant university scientists make turfgrass safer, more environmentally-friendly
It's football season and researchers at Land-grant institutions across the nation are busy working to improve turfgrass to keep athletes...
AgInnovation
Oct 2, 20235 min read


agInnovation Rebrand Webinar: Available for Playback
by agInnovation Team The agInnovation Rebrand Webinar from September 8, 2023 is now available for playback on YouTube! Many thanks to...
AgInnovation
Sep 8, 20231 min read


UMD Researcher Receives $300,000 USDA NIFA Grant to Solve Shelf Life Problems in Popular US Apple
via University of Maryland College of Agricultural and Natural Resources (authored by Kimbra Cutlip) Macarena Farcuh will study potential...
AgInnovation
Aug 22, 20232 min read


Sun-View Geometry: Impact on canopy spectral reflectance variability
via University of California, Davis, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (authored by Alireza Pourreza) The outcomes of...
AgInnovation
Jun 27, 20232 min read


Southern region land-grant researchers finding solutions to control feral hogs
Authored by Frances Gould, Associate Vice President for Strategic Communications and Outreach, Louisiana State University AgCenter...
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Jun 2, 20234 min read
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