Sara Bullis, a Vermont-based farmer and leader, is a powerful example that anyone can succeed in agriculture—regardless of background. Though she didn’t grow up on a farm, her passion began in high ...

Farmers and ranchers across the U.S. are stepping up to defend a 2024 USDA rule meant to protect them from deceptive and retaliatory practices by large meatpackers. This comes as major industry groups ...

Feeding Minds Press has released a new children’s book titled I Love Blueberries, a sequel to the award-winning I Love Strawberries. This book continues the story of Jolie, a young gardener whose ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has officially cancelled its $3.1 billion Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. This program, launched in 2022 under former Agriculture Secretary Tom ...

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Department of Community and Environmental Sociology invites you to a special event featuring Reverend Wendell Paris, Mr. George Paris, and Mrs. Alice Paris, three ...

Regular soil testing is the most reliable method for monitoring phosphorus levels and identifying fields with elevated concentrations. Each new soil test should prompt a reevaluation of individual ...

The environmental impact is also positive. Seaweed products help trap carbon in the soil and reduce the need for chemical inputs, making farming cleaner and greener.

A new proposal from President Trump aims to help U.S. farmers and businesses address ongoing labor shortages by creating a path for undocumented workers to leave the country temporarily and return ...

Unusual honeybee deaths are troubling researchers in 2025. The projected loss could reach 60–70% this year, far above the typical 40% annual average. This sharp rise may hurt crop pollination and ...

In Clear Lake, Iowa, school meals included fresh apples, carrots, and turnips, all grown within a 200-mile radius. The initiative not only provided healthy food to students but also supported small ...

As agriculture shifts toward eco-friendly methods, seaweed extract is gaining global attention. Extracted from ocean plants, it provides key nutrients, hormones, and enzymes that boost plant growth ...

The 2024 Feeding the Economy report reveals that agriculture now impacts over one-third of the U.S. economy, totaling $9.5 trillion. Although only 2% of Americans are farmers, their work supports an ...