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Vivek Ramaswamy and the world's richest man, Elon Musk, were on Capitol Hill Thursday to lobby Congress about deep government cuts they want to make to the federal budget. Ramaswamy has said that he wants to cut one-third of the federal government, which would mean killing the entire federal governm...

Home canning is a cherished tradition for many, offering a way to preserve the bounty of the garden and enjoy it year-round. However, improper canning

Using a pair of sensors made from carbon nanotubes, researchers discovered signals that help plants respond to stresses such as heat, light, or attack from insects or bacteria. Farmers could use these sensors to monitor threats to their crops, allowing them to intervene before the crops are lost.

The University of Vermont has renamed its Hills Agricultural Sciences Building and accompanying rural partnerships program after Democratic former U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy.

In West Virginia, a researcher at West Virginia University is unearthing what facilitates the robust growth of Miscanthus grass, a bioenergy crop that grows well on reclaimed Appalachian mine lands and holds the potential to produce fuel and capture carbon dioxide. Little is known about what makes the crop so effective, so Jennifer Kane, a […]

Allergy and asthma sufferers may think their symptoms are harsher and lasting longer this spring.

Cornell researchers found that visual depictions of food pantry offerings, including brand names, have an ameliorative effect on negative product perceptions.

According to a new analysis, the total number of people employed full-time by the U.S. federal government remained largely unchanged by the end of the Trump administration, but with significant variation in growth, downsizing, and turnover between agencies. Brian Libgober of Northwestern University and Mark Richardson of Georgetown University present these findings in PLOS ONE.

A sharp increase in pet ownership during COVID-19 has contributed to an exodus of vets from the farm sector, as they opt for better paying and less dangerous "companion" animal practices.

Agricultural producers face dual challenges of increasing output for a growing world population while reducing negative effects on the environment. Digital technologies and artificial intelligence can facilitate sustainable production, but farmers must weigh opportunities and risks when deciding whether to embrace such tools.

New potato varieties bred by the Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program could enter the french fry market before long, said Isabel Vales, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife potato breeder in the Department of Horticultural Sciences in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Reducing tariffs on imported goods is meant to remove trade barriers, but it doesn't seem to be helping the seafood industry, which has experienced the same -- if not more -- import rejections and notifications at borders, according to research guided by an agricultural economist. The study, which explored tariff and nontariff barriers in the seafood trade, also documented the reasons for products held at the…

Researchers studied the Chesapeake Bay watershed to evaluate the combined effects of changes to climate and land use on runoff and pollutants in a rapidly developing watershed that is a tributary to the bay.

Warmer autumns and more "false" springs are disrupting the signals grapevines rely on to gain cold hardiness for the winter and blossom effectively in the spring, according to new research from Cornell AgriTech.

The new "Tree-D Fusion" system integrates generative AI and genus-conditioned algorithms to create precise simulation-ready models of 600,000 existing urban trees across North America.

In Florida, Florida State University (FSU) said that a new, biomass-based material developed by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers can be used to repeatedly capture and release carbon dioxide. The material is primarily made from lignin, an organic molecule that is a main component of wood and other plants, and it can take up carbon […]

President abides by tight spending cap in his 2025 request to Congress

The DeSantis campaign shared a list of 130 stops across 98 of Iowa's counties. Newton in Jasper County brought the total Saturday to 99.

Seeking greenhorns with green thumbs. Steve Smith/Tetra Images via Getty Images CC BY-ND On Oct. 12, National Farmers' Day, Americans honor the hardworking...

Tennessee State University secured $100 million in research funding in the 2022-2023 fiscal year in its push for R1 status.