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water quality

Ag News, Beef, Cow Calf, economy, Government, Lacey Vilhauer, Land, Livestock

Bipartisan RANCH Act proposed to increase cattle numbers 

The RANCH Act bipartisan legislation would convert up to 20 million acres of marginal cropland into grazing land to increase cattle numbers. Read More

Arkansas, Avian, Chickens, Government, Lacey Vilhauer, Midwestern Region, Oklahoma, Poultry, Regional Roundup, Southern Region

Oklahoma poultry companies settle 21-year litter pollution lawsuit 

Agricultural irrigation system watering soy bean field in summer. (Adobe Stock │ #523881875 - Solid photos)
Central Region, Regional Roundup, South Dakota, Water

Microbial water testing for South Dakota producers

Dripping outside tap in summer showing a conceptual water ban or shortage 3d render (Photo: iStock - studio-fi)

Balancing economics with resources is theme of 2026 Eastern SD Water Conference

  • August 11, 2026
  • By South Dakota State University Extension
Beef cattle in South Dakota beat the summer sun next to a man made pool while taking break from grazing in the pasture. (iStock-#2251402213 │ RyanJLane)

Livestock water testing

  • July 27, 2026
  • By Robin Salverson │ South Dakota State University Extension
Mike Naig

Cover crop cost-share added to watershed

  • July 14, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Bringing Baffin Back team members on the research vessel Scott Murray in Baffin Bay. (Harte Research Institute, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi)

Helping Baffin Bay: Researchers and communities team up for water quality

  • June 15, 2026
  • By Leslie Lee │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Jake Mowrer, Ph.D., is the new director of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory in College Station. (Hannah Harrison/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Mowrer takes helm of AgriLife Extension Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory

  • June 5, 2026
  • By Kay Ledbetter │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
A farm field with rolls of plastic drainage tile in a row ready to be buried in the ground. (iStock-#176447321 │ SimplyCreativePhotography)

Batch and build workshops to focus on business opportunities for drainage contractors

  • May 22, 2026
  • By Kapil Arora │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Orange sugar maple trees line a paved driveway. (Adobe Stock │ #179289287 - Margaret Burlingham)

Specialist receives $1.6 million tree grant

  • May 6, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial

Kemin introduces EDIE Generation 2 application system

  • April 19, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
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