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- Will Dunham Reuters
WASHINGTON — Scientists are documenting a planetary system in the Milky Way galaxy that is so starkly dissimilar to our own solar system that they are struggling to find the proper terminology to describe it.
- Joey Roulette Reuters
SpaceX's Starship rocket lifted off from Texas and briefly put its first 20 upgraded Starlink internet satellites into suborbital space July 24, the company's 13th test mission as it aims to begin routine service by the end of the year. The Starship rocket system blasted off about 6:50 p.m. …
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- Faith Parum and Cydney Stables American Farm Bureau Federation
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- Ann Robinson Iowa State University
A new grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will support work to engage rural households who depend on private wells to understand drinking water quality and address potential problems.
- Paulina Ornatsky University of Illinois
The Illini Pullers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign recently secured first place in the 2026 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition, where teams design one-quarter scale tractors throughout the …
- Pat Melgares Kansas State University
As Kansas wheat harvest wraps up, producers are leaving the field with something just as valuable as the grain in their trucks -- data that can drive smarter decisions for years to come.
- Compeer Financial
To ensure volunteer emergency-response departments are equipped with technology and tools to effectively respond to rural emergencies, Compeer Financial has awarded grants totaling $344,376 to 48 departments in Wisconsin. An additional 98 departments in Illinois and Minnesota received $670,8…
- Jason Maloney For Agri-View
BARNEVELD, Wis. – People often look to books to find heroes; history books are full of them. Pages come alive with the inspiring acts of Joan of Arc, who led a battle to protect her country. Other pages note heroic acts in battle performed by people like Ernest Evans who commanded a small U.…
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- Crystal Reed
All farmers know weather is unpredictable. Most just hope to avoid disaster.
- Jessica Ryan USDA ARS
Honey bees encounter viruses in their environments, especially when they forage on flowers and other food sources. Being able to detect viruses is important for reducing infection and the spread of disease. Many insects, including honey bees, can detect viruses indirectly with sick nestmates…
- Paul Gero For Agri-View
The Jefferson County Fair in southern Wisconsin wrapped up this past weekend. It was Americana at its finest – livestock barns, a truck pull, a rodeo and even an Elvis impersonator. It’s the kind of event that feels timeless – a snapshot of small-town Midwest life.
- Marianne Stein University of Illinois
Soils that are exposed to prolonged drought often develop desiccation cracks, which impact soil properties and exacerbate moisture loss through evapotranspiration. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines the evolution of soil cracking and how cracks interact wit…
- Chris Barncard University of Wisconsin
Rodrigo Werle wonders if anybody is ever happy to see him. He is, after all, a weed scientist specializing in the most unwelcome guests that pop up in Wisconsin farm fields.
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- Dave Roepke Iowa State University
Commercial pigs are bred for consistency and housed in large barns, which makes production efficient but brings challenges for identification and precision management. In a sea of hogs, which one is which?
- Lauren Quinn University of Illinois
If your social media feed has suddenly filled with content about ultra-processed foods, you’re far from alone. Since Health and Human Services tasked federal agencies this past year with developing ultra-processed foods guidelines, the buzz has been difficult to miss. Yet, despite widespread…
- Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture
Farmer sentiment decreased again in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index declined from 119 points in May to 113 points in June. The Index of Current Conditions decreased by 5 points, while the Index of Future Expectations decreased by 7 points. June’s Current Co…
- Staff at Iowa State University
Livestock manure is a rich source of fertility, and Iowa has abundant supplies from about 8,200 livestock farms. About 20 percent of cropped acres across the state are estimated to receive manure.
- Chris McCullough For Agri-View
FLORIDA – A fleet of unmanned John Deere tractors have been deployed in south Florida by U.S. Sugar to work across its 255,000 acres. They’re designed to operate 24 hours per day.
- Jason Maloney For Agri-View
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing July 4, 1776, many are gratified that the experiment with democracy in the United States – based on the idea of inherent rights and responsibilities of each person – has survived so long. Sometimes it’s difficul…
- Marianne Stein University of Illinois
The aviation industry accounts for a large portion of global greenhouse gas emissions. Biobased sustainable aviation fuel can mitigate climate impacts, but transitioning to sustainable aviation fuel faces critical supply chain constraints. A research team at the University of Illinois Urbana…
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