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After the USDA deleted climate resources farmers needed, nonprofits sued and won access to critical weather planning tools. The settlement ensures farmers can prepare for extreme weather even if government websites change again.
Morocco has been chosen for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food for Progress program starting in 2026. The program helps developing nations improve agricultural productivity and expand trade.
Starting soon, stores accepting food assistance benefits must stock more than twice as many fresh, nutritious options. The new rule aims to give 15.6 million children and their families better access to real food like eggs, chicken, and whole grains.
As a dangerous livestock pest creeps closer to the U.S. border, dairy farmers are getting powerful new treatments and resources to protect their herds. Federal agencies and farming groups are racing ahead of the threat with a coordinated prevention plan.
Morocco just landed a spot in a major U.S. agricultural program that could bring up to $35 million to boost farming and trade over the next five years. The Food for Progress initiative helps farmers grow more food while creating new economic opportunities.
When a flesh-eating parasite returned to US farms after 60 years, animal health companies quickly repurposed existing medications to protect livestock. While officials work on a permanent solution, these emergency treatments are giving farmers hope and buying precious time.
After a devastating windstorm destroyed 9 million trees in Minnesota, one man is using free mulch from the debris to grow a thriving new forest. Robert Saxton has planted over 8,000 trees on his property, transforming damaged land into a biodiverse sanctuary. ##
Earth Team volunteers donated over 350 hours in 2025 to help South Dakota protect wetlands, wildlife habitats, and farmland through the USDA's conservation program. Their unpaid work stretched federal resources and delivered over $12,000 in benefits to farmers and taxpayers.
Scientists discovered that resistant soybean plants actively recruit helpful soil microbes to fight off a devastating pest, and these protective microbes can be transferred to help vulnerable plants. This breakthrough could revolutionize crop protection by turning soil into a natural defense system.
A small Ohio city just scored a million-dollar federal grant to plant 600 trees in neighborhoods that need them most. Now Coshocton is calling on neighbors to help make it happen, starting this July.
Tired of waiting decades for privacy? Science-backed research shows certain trees can create natural screens in just a few years while boosting mental health and cooling neighborhoods.
After 40 years of research, the numbers are in: organic farming isn't just better for the planet, it's more profitable. Even with lower yields, certified organic farms are consistently earning more than conventional operations.
Researchers are creating apple tree roots that can survive wild weather swings and droughts threatening America's $23 billion apple industry. Their 30-year breeding program is building orchards that will thrive for decades to come.
Scientists found adding baking soda or vinegar to water removes more pesticides from fruits and vegetables than rinsing alone. The good news: a 10-minute soak is all it takes to dramatically reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals.
The FDA has greenlit an emergency treatment to protect dogs and cats from New World screwworm, a dangerous parasite spreading in the southern U.S. This fast-tracked approval gives veterinarians a powerful new tool to save infected pets.
Female scientists from South Korea's top tech university just brought a genuine period care innovation to America. Their pads replace the hidden synthetic chemicals in most products with plant-based materials.
Vice President JD Vance just added a custom chicken coop to his official residence, and he'll be caring for the birds himself. The project showcases American craftsmanship while teaching his kids about sustainable living.
New medical guidelines reveal that adding more fiber to your diet works better than drugstore creams for treating hemorrhoids, a painful condition affecting over half of Americans over 50. The simple pantry solution is gaining support from digestive health experts nationwide.
Scientists in Madison are unlocking secrets from 16 ancient canoes discovered in Lake Mendota, including one that's more than 5,000 years old. The vessels are revealing how Indigenous peoples mastered sophisticated boat-building thousands of years ago.
Morocco has been selected for a major US agricultural development program that will invest up to $226 million over five years to strengthen farming and trade. The country joins just six other nations chosen for the 2026 Food for Progress initiative.
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