Beef
The U.S. leads the world in beef production. With $64 billion in farm cash receipts in 2016, cattle are the single highest valued commodity in our nation.
Stories about Beef
The Human Genome Project accelerated the discovery of disease genes in humans, provided a new...
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
After making strides in the detection and control of a dangerous microbe that has bedeviled the...
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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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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
A change is coming to the cattle seedstock industry. Breed associations have long been interested...
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Kansas State University
One of the lead researchers in a $25 million grant awarded five years ago says the nation’s beef...
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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 Nebraska-Lincoln
A seven-year national research project led by Nebraska scientists will be recognized Oct. 12 for...
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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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Dr. Myer and his team work to improve the nutrition and feed efficiency of beef cattle. To do so,...
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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...
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The leading natural cause of death in beef and dairy cattle is Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD),...
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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 MoreWheat
In 2016, wheat generated $8.9 billion in farm cash receipts. Wheat is the third-largest field crop produced in the U.S., the majority of which is used to produce bread flour.
Stories about Wheat
Colorado State University
As home to one of the nation’s best-known wheat-breeding programs, Colorado State University has...
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Wheat provides 20 percent of the protein and 20 percent of the calories consumed by humans...
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Texas A&M University
The Texas A&M AgriLife Research dryland wheat variety nursery near Bushland is being monitored...
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University of California, Davis
Fifty years ago, Norman Borlaug toiled for a decade to breed more productive varieties of wheat....
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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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Kansas State University
Kansas State University scientists are part of a breakthrough study in which an international...
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Kansas State University
Kansas State University researchers say their work to improve genes in wheat varieties using a...
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Purdue University
In 1889, a physician studying beriberi (now called thiamin deficiency) discovered that the...
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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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Kansas State University
Kansas State University scientists, in collaboration with the International Wheat Genome...
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Funded by USDA, the International Wheat Yield Partnership Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP)...
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 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 MorePotatoes
Potatoes are the leading vegetable crop in the U.S., contributing about 15% of farm sales receipts for vegetables. Over half of potato sales go to processors for chips, french fries, and other products; the remainder goes to the fresh market.
Stories about Potatoes
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
Ground-penetrating radar might help the potato industry save water, according to Dr. Dirk Hays,...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Colorado potato beetle is notorious for its role in starting the pesticide industry — and for...
Read MoreStrawberries
Strawberries are rich in the essential nutrients vitamin C, potassium, folic acid, and fiber. The 4th top-selling fruit in the U.S., California produces 91% of U.S. strawberries, while Florida accounts for 9%, mainly in the winter months.
Stories about Strawberries
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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University of California, Davis
Strawberry farmers and industry leaders say new science, education, and collaborations underway...
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