Chicken
Americans buy more chicken than any other food as for their main course. With chicken consumption rising nearly every year since the 1960’s, our nation’s “broilers” production is valued at around $26 billion.
Stories about Chicken
University of California, Davis
In rural African villages, chickens provide families with much more than meat and eggs....
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Washington University in St. Louis
Immune cells patrol the gut to ensure that harmful microbes hidden in the food we eat don’t sneak...
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Texas A&M University
A 14 percent decline in U.S. consumer meat consumption over the past decade has caused alarm with...
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University of Tennessee
Across the U.S., there is a growing market for organic forages due to increased consumer demand...
Read MoreVegetables
Vegetables are part of a balanced daily diet and provide essential nutrients, such as fiber, potassium, vitamins A and C, and folic acid. In 2016, the U.S. produced vegetables with a value of $19 billion.
Stories about Vegetables
University of California, Davis
UC Davis is partnering in a global plant-breeding consortium fighting malnutrition and poverty in...
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Cornell University
Foodborne illnesses can be caused by food coming in contact with bacteria on surfaces in...
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University of Florida
In Florida, agriculture is diversifying. Farmers in the state produce the most oranges,...
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Colorado State University
Arming Colorado’s beekeepers with new knowledge to improve pollinator health is the goal of...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
The American Heart Association notes a recent study that showed millions of people worldwide...
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University of Florida
Some people love to eat a juicy, seedless watermelon for a tasty, refreshing snack during a hot,...
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Iowa State University
Iowa State University plant scientist Patrick Schnable quickly described how he measured the time...
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Michigan State University
Tiny but mighty pollinators are an essential contributor to many of Michigan’s high-value fruits...
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Texas A&M University
In a landmark step in the fight against citrus greening disease, the U.S. Environmental...
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Texas A&M University
For more than a half century, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in collaboration with a...
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North Carolina State University
Cassava is one of the most important crops in Africa. It’s a starchy, potato-like vegetable used...
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Texas A&M University
Ground-penetrating radar might help the potato industry save water, according to Dr. Dirk Hays,...
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Insect pollinators are essential to U.S. growers of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Honey...
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Purdue University
Growers of tomatoes, cucumbers and other vegetables can extend their growing season and increase...
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Cornell University
When a Cornell-led team of scientists analyzed two dozen environmental factors to understand...
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Washington University in St. Louis
Asked to name one way people have changed the environment, many people would probably say “global...
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Vegetable and fruit growers pay for a lot of plastic – $3.4 billion in worldwide sales in 2017....
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North Carolina State University
A recent news story by the U.S. Department of Agriculture acknowledged an NC State research and...
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Cornell University
From fried green tomatoes to pizza pie, the world savors the tomato across many stages of...
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New Mexico State University
With increased awareness that misuse of synthetic pesticides are a health risk, the...
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New Mexico State University
Southeastern New Mexico is facing water scarcity issues, and with an increased demand for...
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Washington University in St. Louis
In a sneak attack, some pathogenic microbes manipulate plant hormones to gain access to their...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Colorado potato beetle is notorious for its role in starting the pesticide industry — and for...
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University of California, Davis
Dr. Nitin and his team are discovering multiple techniques to minimize cross-contamination, which...
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University of Tennessee
UT Institute of Agriculture Study Shows Devices May Improve Plant Stand Assessment
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Fort Valley State University
Colorado State University
Drivers heading south on East Drive or north on Mason Street in Fort Collins may not know that...
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University of Tennessee
Study Will Focus on Eastern U.S. Soil Health and Producer Success
Read MoreCorn
Valued at around $47 billion, corn accounts for 35% of our nation’s crop area and serves as an important source of food, feed, and fuel.
Stories about Corn
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Stuck where they are, plants have to adapt to their environments, responding to stresses like...
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U.S. farmers produce 41 percent of the world’s corn on 400,000 farms located primarily in the...
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To ensure proper moisture content for productive soils in the U.S. Corn Belt region, farmers use...
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Iowa State University
Iowa State University plant scientist Patrick Schnable quickly described how he measured the time...
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Michigan State University
Tiny but mighty pollinators are an essential contributor to many of Michigan’s high-value fruits...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Scientists now have a new tool to predict the future effects of climate change on crop yields....
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Iowa State University
Newly published research from Iowa State University agronomists shows that the application of...
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Iowa State University
A long-term research project at Iowa State University is marking a major milestone by publishing...
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Iowa State University
Organic agriculture practices eschew many synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, putting pressure...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Farmers are stuck. Western corn rootworm can destroy cornfields – and profits – but populations...
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Purdue University
In 1889, a physician studying beriberi (now called thiamin deficiency) discovered that the...
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North Carolina State University
DNA replication is among life’s most important processes, providing a way for an organism’s...
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Purdue University
Sometime between 5 million and 13 million years ago, both maize and soybeans underwent genome...
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University of Tennessee
Study Could Help Producers Combat Drought
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Cornell University
New research has identified genes that control vitamin E content in maize grain, a finding that...
Read MoreBeans
Beans are an excellent source of vegetable protein and minerals such as iron, magnesium, and zinc. They are rich in folic acid and soluble dietary fiber. The common bean has been grown for about six thousand years in the Americas.
Stories about Beans
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Diabetes, heart disease and inflammatory disorders threaten the health of many Americans....
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Scientists now have a new tool to predict the future effects of climate change on crop yields....
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Iowa State University
Newly published research from Iowa State University agronomists shows that the application of...
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Iowa State University
A long-term research project at Iowa State University is marking a major milestone by publishing...
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Washington University in St. Louis
Scientists are working diligently to prepare for the expected increase in global population — and...
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Iowa State University
An Iowa State University agronomist is charting mechanisms – gene by gene – that could lead to...
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Washington University in St. Louis
Immune cells patrol the gut to ensure that harmful microbes hidden in the food we eat don’t sneak...
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Colorado State University
It’s a running joke in the laboratory of CSU researcher Elizabeth Ryan: After every presentation,...
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Purdue University
Scientists working to increase soybean oil content tend to focus their efforts on genes known to...
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Purdue University
Sometime between 5 million and 13 million years ago, both maize and soybeans underwent genome...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Today’s soybeans are typically golden yellow, with a tiny blackish mark where they attach to the...
Read MoreRice
Rice is the primary staple for more than half of the world’s population. While most rice is grown in Asia, the U.S. produces near $2.5 billion in cash receipts.
Stories about Rice
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Rice blast spoils between 10 and 30 percent of annual rice yields worldwide — enough to feed as...
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Cornell University
For decades, the USDA and local organizations have compiled data that could help rice growers and...
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Purdue University
In 1889, a physician studying beriberi (now called thiamin deficiency) discovered that the...
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Kansas State University
The rice blast fungus is a feared pathogen, even after genetic research discovered how to...
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Colorado State University
It’s a running joke in the laboratory of CSU researcher Elizabeth Ryan: After every presentation,...
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University of Georgia
Rice has been a staple food crop around the world for millennia, but little was known about the...
Read MoreDairy
Dairy products are an excellent source of nutrients, vitamin D, and protein and are associated with better bone health, especially in children. Valued at $35 billion, there are over 40,000 dairy farms in the U.S.
Stories about Dairy
The dairy industry is committed to reducing GHGs associated with milk production. The researchers...
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Dr. Misztal and a team of international researchers are working to simplify genetic analyses for...
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Michigan State University
For decades, animal breeders have benefited from databases of livestock performance information...
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Dr. White focuses on precision animal nutrition to improve livestock health and the efficiency of...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
“On average, only about a quarter of the crude protein in a dairy ration goes to milk,” says...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
When the city girl decides to study lactation, she must first learn to milk a cow. Laura...
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Purdue University
A rapid heating and cooling of milk significantly reduces the amount of harmful bacteria present,...
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Fort Valley State University
Colorado State University
Antimicrobial resistant-microbes (AMRs) pose a serious threat to public health. AMRs are found in...
Read MoreFruit
Fruit is part of a balanced daily diet and provides essential nutrients that are important for health. The U.S. fruit and tree nuts industry generates, on average, over $25 billion in farm cash receipts annually.
Stories about Fruit
University of Florida
Some people like to wake up and drink a glass of fresh Florida orange juice. With the greening...
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University of California, Davis
UC Davis is partnering in a global plant-breeding consortium fighting malnutrition and poverty in...
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Cornell University
Foodborne illnesses can be caused by food coming in contact with bacteria on surfaces in...
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Because pollinators are critical for the production of most berry crops, Dr. Isaacs and his...
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North Carolina State University
It’s blueberry season in North Carolina, a time when the market for the fresh, locally grown...
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The Florida blueberry industry got its start in the 1970s when the University of Florida (UF)...
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University of Florida
After 100 years of assertions about the roots of citrus, a global group of scientists – including...
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University of Florida
In Florida, agriculture is diversifying. Farmers in the state produce the most oranges,...
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Colorado State University
Arming Colorado’s beekeepers with new knowledge to improve pollinator health is the goal of...
Read More
University of Wisconsin-Madison
The American Heart Association notes a recent study that showed millions of people worldwide...
Read More
University of Florida
Some people love to eat a juicy, seedless watermelon for a tasty, refreshing snack during a hot,...
Read More
Iowa State University
Iowa State University plant scientist Patrick Schnable quickly described how he measured the time...
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Michigan State University
Salmonella is a formidable foe in low-moisture foods (e.g., peanut butter, nut snacks, pet foods,...
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Michigan State University
Tiny but mighty pollinators are an essential contributor to many of Michigan’s high-value fruits...
Read More
Texas A&M University
In a landmark step in the fight against citrus greening disease, the U.S. Environmental...
Read More
Insect pollinators are essential to U.S. growers of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Honey...
Read More
Cornell University
When a Cornell-led team of scientists analyzed two dozen environmental factors to understand...
Read More
Washington University in St. Louis
Asked to name one way people have changed the environment, many people would probably say “global...
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Vegetable and fruit growers pay for a lot of plastic – $3.4 billion in worldwide sales in 2017....
Read More
North Carolina State University
A recent news story by the U.S. Department of Agriculture acknowledged an NC State research and...
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Cornell University
From fried green tomatoes to pizza pie, the world savors the tomato across many stages of...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
When humans get bacterial infections, we reach for antibiotics to make us feel better faster....
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New Mexico State University
With increased awareness that misuse of synthetic pesticides are a health risk, the...
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New Mexico State University
Southeastern New Mexico is facing water scarcity issues, and with an increased demand for...
Read More
Washington University in St. Louis
In a sneak attack, some pathogenic microbes manipulate plant hormones to gain access to their...
Read More
University of California, Davis
Dr. Nitin and his team are discovering multiple techniques to minimize cross-contamination, which...
Read More
University of Tennessee
UT Institute of Agriculture Study Shows Devices May Improve Plant Stand Assessment
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North Carolina State University
With some 700 varieties grown around the world, tomatoes come in an array of colors, shapes and...
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University of California, Davis
Strawberry farmers and industry leaders say new science, education, and collaborations underway...
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Colorado State University
Drivers heading south on East Drive or north on Mason Street in Fort Collins may not know that...
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Michigan State University
Though Michigan is a national leader in fruit production, some crops, such as raspberries,...
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University of Georgia
Automated data collection and analysis pipelines are changing the way humans generate and use...
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University of Tennessee
Study Will Focus on Eastern U.S. Soil Health and Producer Success
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