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March 18, 2026
Colin Woodall is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and leads the country’s oldest and largest national trade association for cattle producers in being the trusted voice and definitive leader of the beef industry.
Originally from Big Spring, Texas, Colin graduated from Texas A&M and then worked as a grain elevator manager and merchandiser for Cargill at several locations in western Kansas and the Oklahoma panhandle. After…
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March 15, 2026
Public and land-grant universities across the nation champion agriculture every day through their research, education, and Extension.
This National Ag Week, we celebrate 250 years of American agricultural innovation and express our gratitude for the farmers, ranchers, and producers who feed, fuel, and clothe our nation.
For more than 160 years, America’…
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March 9, 2026
A safe and reliable water supply is critical for profitable agriculture, healthy people, and thriving communities. Land‑grant universities nationwide are pioneering smarter, more efficient approaches to agricultural water use.
From affordable soil‑moisture sensors to advanced crop‑modeling tools, researchers are transforming how water is measured, conserved, and delivered…
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March 3, 2026
As federal and state agencies strengthen surveillance for the New World screwworm, land‑grant universities in the Southwest are emerging as critical partners in national preparedness. From Texas to California, research stations, veterinary labs, and Cooperative Extension experts are mobilizing to protect livestock, wildlife, and rural economies.
In moments of…
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February 26, 2026
As president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), Krysta Harden leverages experience with agriculture, sustainability, food policy and the federal government to help fulfill USDEC’s mission to promote dairy exports and enrich the well-being of people, communities, and the planet.
Harden took the helm at…
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February 17, 2026
Land-grant universities form a powerful network that turns innovation into impact.
Grounded in their integrated mission of research, education, and Cooperative Extension, these institutions connect scientific discovery with real-world solutions that help bolster rural economies, build workforce skills, and enhance the well-being of communities across the country.
Featured photo courtesy…
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February 9, 2026
Across the country, land-grant university researchers are driving precision agriculture and innovation, using tools like AI, drones, and advanced breeding techniques to help farmers make smarter decisions, boost productivity, and build more resilient food systems.
Featured photo courtesy of University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service.
New Pest-ID tool helps…
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January 28, 2026
Land-grant universities play a critical role in advancing resilient food systems that ensure communities across the nation have reliable access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food—today and in the future.
From farm to fork, land-grant university research and Extension are advancing food safety and nutrition while strengthening consumer confidence…
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December 16, 2025
From a tiny seedling in the soil to the spot of honor in your living room, your Christmas tree’s journey was likely shaped by the work of a land-grant university.
Through research and Extension, land-grant university (LGU) experts help farmers raise healthy trees. From discovering best planting and management…
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December 9, 2025
Ducks Unlimited CEO Adam Putnam is a fifth-generation Floridian and a graduate of the University of Florida where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Food and Resource Economics. He has also been awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree and served as a Rodel Fellow at the Aspen Institute.…
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November 26, 2025
As family and friends gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on the many hands that make our holiday meals possible. Across the land-grant university system, researchers, educators, and Extension professionals work year-round to ensure American families have access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food. From…
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