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August 19, 2026
It’s National Potato Day! Whether mashed, baked, roasted, or fried, potatoes and sweet potatoes have long been staples on American tables, supporting farmers and local agricultural economies. Across the land-grant university system, researchers and Extension professionals are helping ensure this important crop continues to thrive.
Featured photo courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center.
In all kinds of weather, these new potato varieties are better
Land-grant university researchers…
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August 5, 2026
National Farmers Market Week celebrates the vital role farmers markets play in our nation’s food system. Across the Land-Grant University System, Cooperative Extension programs are helping these markets serve as engines for economic opportunity, food access, and community well-being.
Supporting veterans entering…
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August 4, 2026
Cathy Burns is CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), the largest and most diverse international association serving the entire fresh produce and floral supply chain, and the only to seamlessly integrate world-facing advocacy and industry-facing support. The association’s purpose is to create a vibrant future for all…
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July 30, 2026
U.S. farms manage 880 million acres of land, making soil health a critical foundation for agricultural productivity and sustainability. From digital soil maps and interactive visualization tools to AI-driven models, land-grant university researchers are harnessing technology and data to better understand soils, improve decision-making, and support more sustainable agricultural systems…
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July 21, 2026
Healthy soils are the foundation of productive agriculture, supporting crop yields; efficient nutrient use; and long-term farm profitability. However, U.S. working lands lose an estimated 1.7 billion tons of soil each year, costing farmers more than $12 billion annually. Through research and Extension, land-grant universities are helping producers better understand soil…
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July 7, 2026
Terry Baker is the CEO of the Society of American Foresters (SAF). He oversees all of SAF’s programs and collaborates with his Board of Directors to establish a strategic vision committed to the scientific sustainable management of America’s forests.
Prior to his&…
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June 28, 2026
Did you know? More than 80% of flowering plants and about 75% of food crops depend on pollinators, making their health essential to agriculture and our food supply.
Growing Pollinator Habitat
Creating habitat is one of the most immediate and effective ways to support pollinators. Whether in backyards or across entire landscapes,…
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June 14, 2026
Land-grant universities were founded with a unique mission to make game-changing discoveries in the lab that transform the outside world. Through their education, research, and Extension missions, public and land-grant universities strengthen American agriculture by preparing the next generation of farmers and food scientists, driving groundbreaking research and innovation, and…
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June 1, 2026
Gary Adams assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Cotton Council in 2015. He plays a key role in guiding the industry’s seven segments to reach consensus on critical policies affecting U.S. cotton, with the mission of helping all U.S. cotton industry segments…
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May 29, 2026
As the dairy industry continues to evolve, so does the need for a skilled, adaptable workforce. Public and land-grant universities are helping meet this demand through on-campus creameries, industry partnerships, youth development opportunities, and more. Across the country, university dairy programs blend science and business, ensuring students not only understand…
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May 26, 2026
As workforce needs grow more complex, land‑grant universities play a vital role in preparing students for leadership and specialized careers. A new study from Purdue University and USDA/NIFA found that of the ~105,000k projected job openings in the food, agriculture, and natural resources sciences fields each year, 41% are…
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