USDA Announces the Creation of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network to Strengthen U.S. Farm and Ranch Profitability
USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins today announced the launch of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech (NPG-Ag), a nationwide initiative designed to rigorously evaluate agricultural technologies under real-world U.S. farming and ranching conditions.
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North Dakota to Lead Nation in Federal Ag Tech Research Initiative
North Dakota will lead the nation in a USDA push to improve farm technology and research, federal officials announced Tuesday.
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Farmers Invited to Join National Study on Farming Practices and Soil Health
Farmers and ranchers are invited to participate in a free soil health evaluation and contribute to research supporting profitable, resilient and sustainable agriculture.
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Winning Contest Entry Shows AI's Agricultural Potential
Nipuna Chamara, research assistant professor in biological systems engineering at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, won a category of the 2025 Testing Ag Performance Solutions competition using artificial intelligence to make decisions for him. The takeaway? AI can be an invaluable agricultural tool when paired with farmers’ experience and know-how.
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Agronomist Warns Growers to Stay Ahead of Corn Rootworm this Season
An agronomy expert says growers should prioritize pest management during the 2026 growing season. George Huckabay is the lead agronomist for Vive Crop Protection. “The biggest thing in the Midwest is corn rootworm,” he said. “That’s going to be the number one problem up there.”
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