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Minnesota Mayhem Stokes Shutdown Fears Over DHS Spending
28+ min ago (611+ words) by James Fite | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles, Politics The annual federal funding fight is already a tense time. But after yet another ICE shooting in Minneapolis " and the conflicting narratives that followed " the already imperiled spending bills passed by the House last…...
Farmers: Specialty Crop Block Grant applications are being accepted through Feb. 13
50+ min ago (191+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. " If you are a grower of a specialty crop -- or want to be -- the South Carolina Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through February 13. "Fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops are…...
Rwanda: From Research Plots to Rural Fields - How One Seed Entrepreneur Is Strengthening Rwanda's Food System
52+ min ago (1509+ words) On a clear morning in Rwamagana, rows of maize stretch across the landscape in disciplined lines, their green leaves catching the light as workers move steadily between them. Some apply fertiliser, others inspect plants for pests, while a group further…...
Should RI ban sale of invasive plants? Bill draws widespread support
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (116+ words) Numerous gardeners described purchasing plants that they later learned were invasive and harmful to the environment. Should RI ban sale of invasive plants? Bill draws widespread support A proposal to outlaw the sale of invasive plants in Rhode Island is…...
Madhya Pradesh to observe 2026 as ‘Year of Agriculture’, focus on farmer welfare: Governor
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (738+ words) Published - January 26, 2026 02:34 pm IST - Bhopal Madhya Pradesh will observe 2026 as the 'year of agriculture', Governor Mangu Bhai Patel said on Monday (January 26, 2026), citing that the budget for the sector has been increased to "27,000 crore over the years. Mr. Patel was…...
Centre plans to deploy AI to improve rural drainage infrastructure
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (393+ words) NEW DELHI : The Centre plans to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to analysze satellite imagery, local surveys, and real-time data to address civic issues such as drainage, waterlogging and waste management in rural areas, Panchayati Raj secretary Vivek Bharadwaj told Mint....
APX2’s Role in Rice Tiller Growth and Metabolism
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (902+ words) In a groundbreaking study highlighted by the recent advances in plant genomics, researchers have unveiled the intricate roles of the Ascorbate Peroxidase 2 (APX2) gene in rice (Oryza sativa L.), specifically in relation to tiller growth and metabolic processes. This research, which encompasses…...
Northern Lights and Bitter Cold
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (466+ words) The Aurora Borealis put on a show in the cold last night! It will be getting even colder, though. By Friday, we will likely be looking at sub-zero temperatures for many. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21ST:Wind continues to be gusty in eastern…...
Fisheries sector moves to close US$800m annual supply gap
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (148+ words) Government has deepened a strategic fisheries partnership with China to close the country's estimated US$800million fish supply deficit. - You are only allowed to submit content which you have created yourself. - No nudity, pornography and any unlawful content is permitted. - You…...
Long-Term Crop Diversity Boosts Profit, Biodiversity, Ecosystems
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (855+ words) In an era where agricultural sustainability is not just a preference but a necessity, groundbreaking findings illuminate a promising path forward. The recent publication by Raveloaritiana and Wanger, slated for 2026 in Nature Communications, presents compelling evidence that long-term agricultural diversification…...