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Watermelon seedlings are seen in trays with pure food waste substrate, pure commercial peat moss-based potting mix, and blends of the two with varying ratios in a study to compare seedling germination, growth and nutrient uptake. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)
Arkansas, Midwestern Region, Regional Roundup, research, Soil Health

Study finds food waste compost less effective than potting mix alone

Food science and horticulture experts teamed up to study if food waste could lay the foundation for growing the next bunch of crops.  Read More

Animal Health, Corn, Cotton, Crops, Disease, economy, Education, Government, Grain Sorghum, Pests, research, Soil Health, Soybeans, USDA, Wheat

Rollins unveils new priorities for USDA in 2026

The Oklahoma invasive tree, the eastern redcedar, is contributing to the spread of another problematic species in the state, the lone star tick (Photo by OSU Agriculture).
Oklahoma, Regional Roundup, research, Southern Region

Eastern redcedars are contributing to the spread of the lone star tick



Warning tick infested area sign in a grassy field. (Adobe Stock │ #690377558 - Yuriy T)

Seeking source of AGS funding

West Texas A&M University breaks ground on feedlot, education complex

Beef on a grill. (Adobe Stock │ #251550619 - Volodymyr Shcherbak)

The Argentina beef

K-State researchers plan on studying the effects of anti-nutritional factors on soybean meal quality in the future, says K-State assistant research professor in swine nutrition Katelyn Gaffield. (K-State Research and Extension)

Researchers target swine feed efficiency with soybean meal studies

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Organic soybeans growing in a no-till test plot on Oct. 7, 2025, during the No-Till & Organic Field Day. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by John Lovett)

Organic weed control field trial pits no-till vs. conventional till in soybean

  • By John Lovett │ University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Photo courtesy of Die9ov, Pixabay.

Syngenta and M.S. Technologies partner in new soybean trait stack that promises more tolerance

Jonathan Kubesch used an ATV pull-behind broadcast seeder followed by harrowing to increase seed-to-soil contact (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

UAM partners in multi-state study on crabgrass pasture establishment

  • By Traci Rushing │ U of A System Division of Agriculture
coffee pouring to cup surrounded by coffee beans (Photo: iStock - iWichy)

Coffee science: Expert answers about your daily brew