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New Video: Conserving Water in the Texas High Plains

01/13/2012

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Agriculture in the Texas High Plains, a $20-billion-per-year industry, is facing a water crisis. Thanks to a unique partnership of High Plains producers and Texas Tech University researchers, however, farmers and ranchers are developing economically viable alternatives to water-intensive monoculture systems.

Grafting Tomatoes Brings Better Yields Naturally

11/22/2011

Tomato Grafting Fact Sheet

Researchers and farmers alike are demonstrating that grafting shoots of one tomato plant to the root system of another is a cost-effective, environmentally sound way for growers to both manage soil-borne diseases and cash in on improved yields.

Grazing Sheep for Alfalfa Pest Control in the Northern Plains

10/10/2011

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Wheat and alfalfa growers in the Northern Plains face major challenges in managing pests and weeds on their farms. Sheep grazing offers an effective, low-management solution.

Low-Till Forage Production Taking Hold in Central Valley

08/17/2011

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Strip-tillage is gaining momentum among dairy farmers in California’s Central Valley as a strategy with many economic, labor and environmental benefits.

Systems Science Workshop

07/26/2011

On August 9, 2011, NIFA National Program Leaders, in partnership with The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, are offering the third in a series of 1-day national workshops covering the preparation and management of competitively awarded, systems-based grant applications.

Leading the Way to Energy Independence

07/18/2011

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Roger Rainville is ahead of the curve when it comes to reducing costs on his 300-acre dairy farm near Alburgh, Vt. Rainville started growing canola for biofuel in 2005, and now he's producing biodiesel for about $1.70 a gallon, and fueling his farm with it.

SARE Project Reports Now Printable in PDF Format

07/13/2011

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SARE research is now more accessible than ever with a new text-to-PDF feature of the SARE projects database.

The New Learning Center at www.SARE.org

07/05/2011

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The new Learning Center at www.SARE.org is a treasure trove of books, videos, online courses and other information products about sustainable agriculture from A to Z.

SARE Grants at Work in Your State

06/07/2011

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New Site Opens Door to Sustainable Agriculture Grants and Information

05/31/2011

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Grant information, videos, books, online courses, profiles of cutting-edge, on-farm research and much more—it's all available with a click of your mouse at the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program's (SARE) new websites.

Sustainable "12 Aprils" Dairy Grazing

04/27/2011

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College Park, MD – Dairyman Trantham, of Pelzer, S.C., went from near-bankruptcy to strong profitability by switching from conventional management to grazing, where he keeps his cows on April-like pastures year-round.

Montana Ranchers Embrace New Winter Forage

03/03/2011

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College Park, MD – Montana producers are turning to a winter forage that can take some of the heavy labor and cost burden off spring planting while efficiently capturing precious winter and spring moisture.

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