3+ hour ago  (368+ words) PRATT, Kan. (RELEASE)" The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is seeking volunteers to help protect Kansas bumble bees for the fifth year of the Great Plains Bumble Bee Atlas. The Bumble Bee Atlas is a community'science project that…...

2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (467+ words) Published 12: 34 pm Friday, May 29, 2026 Educational outreach to pesticide applicators in Oregon appears to be effective in decreasing honey bee poisonings from chemical sprays, according to a recent report. Over the past eight years, Oregon State University has trained more than…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago  (262+ words) UPDATE, May 29, 2026: The City of Auburn is providing residents with an update on local drought conditions following recent rainfall and water conservation efforts. Since May 22, Auburn has received about 2. 5 inches of rain. The rainfall combined with local water conservation efforts…...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago  (138+ words) A startup at Appalachian State University has received a major grant to advance the development of a new plant-based milk product made from sweet potatoes. Professor Brent Taubman and his research team launched Rootsii to develop new uses for surplus…...

2+ hour, 7+ min ago  (201+ words) David Wishowski, Michigan State University Extension - May 29, 2026 The 2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on June 4 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Jaime Willbur. Following Wilbur's presentation, MSU agricultural…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (340+ words) A farmer, who has been a steward at the Suffolk Show for 50 years, said a highlight had been a visit from Diana, Princess of Wales. John Wall, from Easton, said the show, which is being held at Trinity Park in…...

4+ hour, 10+ min ago  (766+ words) Rice growing in dry ground. | UADA image courtesy Jarrod Hardke By MARY HIGHTOWER | University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Rice growers unable to finish their initial planting are weighing whether to try again, plant soybeans, or take a prevented planting…...

11+ hour, 38+ min ago  (413+ words) KNCCI was proud to participate as a key partner in the China (Changsha)Kenya Economic and Trade Cooperation Matchmaking Conference, held today in Nairobi. The event brought together senior government officials, business leaders, and industry representatives from both Kenya and…...

2+ hour, 10+ min ago  (137+ words) Congress is debating the 2026 Farm Bill, legislation that shapes food assistance, agriculture, conservation, and rural life. ELCA Advocacy is urging lawmakers to support policies that care for hungry neighbors, strengthen rural communities, and protect creation for future generations. With Senate…...

6+ hour, 10+ min ago  (112+ words) Barnstable Water Resources says Cape Cod's drought status has improved and non-essential outdoor water restrictions have been eased for Hyannis Water System customers. Conservation measures remain in place, but the updated restrictions are less stringent than those under the previous…...