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Sunflowers as a Crop and Garden Flower

Cathy Isom brightens us up with the flowers that are really easy to care for and can lend a hand in the garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sunflowers have been a part of agriculture, dating back to at least 3000 BC, and they have been used for all sorts of handy stuff: seeds, oil, medicine, …

Evaluation of Kaolin Products for Psyllid Management
Brazil’s Fundecitrus has conducted an assessment of products based on kaolin and other minerals used for the management of Asian citrus psyllids. This research builds upon previous Fundecitrus studies, which demonstrated that processed kaolin is effective in reducing psyllid populations and the incidence of citrus greening in commercial orchards. The update expands research into the […]
USDA and NASA Announce Agreement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and NASA are joining forces to improve the accuracy of crop production estimates, monitor agricultural conditions and strengthen disaster assessments using satellite technology and advanced data analysis. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman signed a new agreement to modernize USDA’s agricultural data systems. The partnership will […]