Technology and Science
Purdue places second at All‑East Livestock Contest
The Purdue University Livestock Judging Team returned from the All‑East Livestock Contest in Champaign, Illinois, with multiple awards and a second‑place team finish. Second high team honors reflected consistent scoring across market and breeding divisions and in oral reasons thr...
Purdue roadmap for sustainable ruminant production
Researchers at Purdue University have published a literature review laying out a roadmap for more sustainable ruminant production, stressing links between environmental goals, animal welfare and farm productivity. The team synthesized findings from 200+ publications reviewed and ...
Purdue review maps sustainable ruminant practices
Purdue University researchers published a literature review that lays out a roadmap for more sustainable ruminant livestock production in the United States. The paper argues that improving environmental outcomes can also boost animal welfare, production efficiency and the food supply. Nea...
Niqo Robotics expands US reach, eyes profit in 2026-27
Niqo Robotics is broadening its U.S. footprint beyond lettuce and plans to roll out an upgraded weeding robot later this year as it pushes toward profitability. Profitability in 2026-27 is the company’s group goal, founder and CEO Jaisimha Rao told AgFunderNews, as Niqo prepares ...
EPA Sets Record RVOs for 2026-2027
The EPA finalized record Renewable Volume Obligations for 2026 and 2027, setting the highest total renewable fuel levels in the program’s history and concentrating growth in biomass-based diesel and advanced biofuels. The agency set total renewable fuel volumes at 26.81 billion gallons
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Purdue outlines strategy for sustainable ruminant production
Purdue University researchers say strategies that cut environmental impacts can also improve animal welfare, herd productivity and the food supply for a growing world population. The team synthesized findings from more than 200 peer-reviewed papers to map research priorities and practical options... -
Leaders to Speak at California Food & Ag Summit
Agri-Pulse will bring industry leaders, university deans and state and federal officials together in Sacramento for the Food & Ag Issues Summit on June 2, 2026 . The one-day event is designed to spotlight university research and workforce development while convening panels on poli... -
Purdue outlines sustainable ruminant roadmap
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University researchers published a literature review laying out an integrated approach to cut the environmental footprint of ruminant livestock while supporting animal welfare and production. According to the team, the livestock sector is responsible for 18% ... -
Premier 20 Leadership Conference 2026
Nearly 20 student leaders from across Illinois gathered in Bloomington-Normal for two days of focused career and leadership development at the Premier 20 Leadership Conference. The event brought together top young representatives of the state’s youth agriculture programs for workshops, peer discu... -
Purdue Study: Precision Ag ROI Varies by Operation
Purdue researchers report that precision agriculture does not automatically translate into higher farm revenue efficiency across all operations. Chad Fiechter told RFD News the work analyzed Kansas producers over a 20-year Kansas study and measured how well farms turned inputs an... -
Three USDA Grants Back WSU Food Safety Research
Kang Huang, an assistant professor in Washington State University’s Department of Biological Systems Engineering, has secured three National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants to cut microbial spoilage and improve food safety across production stages. The projects target pre-harvest protect... -
Eyes in the sky: Drone crop monitoring for U.S. farms
Drone imagery is moving from novelty to routine on U.S. farms as more companies offer flying, sensors and analytics as a service. Many producers now rely on aerial scans for early alerts on stand establishment, emergence and spotty stress before problems are visible from the cab. Turnkey ... -
MSU launches self-paced Field Crop Pest Management course
Michigan State University’s Pesticide Safety Education Program has released a new self-paced online course aimed at Michigan pesticide applicators who need restricted use pesticide (RUP) recertification or who are preparing for the Category 1A applicator exam. The Field Crop Pest... -
Dolores County Extension: 4-H and Ag Programs
Colorado State University Extension’s Dolores County office is rolling out local programming and resources for youth, home gardeners, and natural resource enthusiasts in 2026 and beyond. The office has launched a refreshed website to centralize program details and contact information for resident... -
USDA reinstates $59M Idaho ag grant
The USDA has notified the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences that work may resume on the Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership, a $59 million grant aimed at supporting farmer-led marketing and production experiments. The program is being rest...
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