Two state awards and eleven district awards issued Two New York high school seniors have received the distinct honor of being named recipients of New York Farm Bureau’s 2026 Agricultural Youth Scholarship. NYFB also named eleven district scholarship winners in the statewide competition. To qualify...
Fewer Insects, Fewer Nutritious Crops: Pollinator Decline Puts Our Health at Risk From: University of Bristol Biodiversity loss is directly threatening human health and welfare, according to new research led by the University of Bristol. The study, published in Nature today [06 May]...
Methane-Powered Tractors Will Bolster Ag Research at Nebraska U CNH donates two New Holland tractors for use at UNL center Faculty and students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources will have new agriculture research and education opportunities...
Mary Cooper Named 2026 Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Outstanding Teacher Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom (WIAITC) has named Mary Cooper, middle school science and STEAM teacher at St. Mary School in Richland Center, as the 2026 Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Outstanding...
Dr. Marion Nestle, longtime NYU professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health, with additional faculty roles at UC San Francisco and Cornell, is best known for analyzing the intersections of food, politics, and health, often exposing how government policy, corporate lobbying, and food...
Managing Your Weight May Keep Your Brain Healthier for Longer Written by: Leigh Hataway, University of Georgia Being overweight may lead to accelerated cognitive decline, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Cognitive decline is a normal process. As people age, it often...
Marigold Flowers Show Potential as a Source of Plant-Based Protein A new study examines whether the common decorative flower could be transformed into a sustainable ingredient. Our current fascination with high-protein foods means plant-based protein now shows up in many food products. But rather...
‘Lab-on-a-drone’ tests remote farm waterways for nitrate levels The underground tiles that drain farm fields can release water into remote and shallow waterways. It’s not always easy to get out there with equipment to sample and test for agricultural chemicals such as nitrate. Improving testing...
Five scholarships available to support the next generation of agricultural leaders across multiple disciplines Lallemand Animal Nutrition, a global leader in microbial solutions for animal health and performance, announced the opening of applications for its 12th annual Lallemand Scholarship...
Dr. Marion Nestle, longtime NYU professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health, with additional faculty roles at UC San Francisco and Cornell, is best known for analyzing the intersections of food, politics, and health, often exposing how government policy, corporate lobbying, and food...
