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Research and Education Reveals Sustainable Cost-Cutting Option for Forage Production
Bermudagrass has long served as a cornerstone forage for hay production and livestock grazing in the Southeastern United States, but nitrogen fertilizer used in its production is a costly input that can pose risks to soil, water and air quality. In response, Auburn University’s Dr. Leanne Dillard spearheaded a Southern SARE Research and Education grant […]
southern.sare.org news co-cultivating-rice-and-fish-to-reduce-methane-increase-income Co-Cultivating Rice and Fish to Reduce Methane, Increase Income
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – University of Arkansas researchers are partnering with rice farmers across the state on a project to reduce winter methane emissions in rice fields while providing an additional income stream to acreage. With a $30,000 On-Farm Research Grant, funded by Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE), bioengineer Benjamin Runkle is adding fish […]
western.sare.org news the-terroir-of-bison The Terroir of Bison
Is Grass-Fed Bison Better for your Health? Not all bison burgers are created equal. As with other livestock, it stands to reason that how and where bison are raised would impact the meat’s nutritional profile. But there isn’t much science on how different forages and finishing strategies effect bison quality. Until now. Nutrition science […]
northcentral.sare.org news sares-food-loss-and-waste-projects SARE's Food Loss and Waste Projects
Organizations across the food supply chain received funding to tackle food waste and educate diverse audiences on reduction strategies.
southern.sare.org news vetiver-grass-use-improves-sustainable-agriculture-in-the-virgin-islands Vetiver Grass Use Improves Sustainable Agriculture in the Virgin Islands
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands – Laura Martin focuses her Southern SARE Education Grant (EDS24-069) project on the benefits of using vetiver grass for soil conservation and erosion control. She explained that vetiver's deep, dense roots help stabilize soil, prevent landslides, and increase water infiltration. The grass forms a protective barrier that stops sediment and slows […]
SSARE Welcomes Three New Administrative Council Members
GRIFFIN, Georgia – During the annual summer meeting convening Southern SARE staff and administrative council (AC) members, three new board members were voted in. The new members include Maurice Small, a food consultant and urban farmer from Atlanta, Georgia; Charley Jordan, a veteran, farmer, and educator from Florida; and Hope Ostane-Baucom, a gardener and plant […]
northcentral.sare.org news join-ncr-sares-administrative-council Join NCR-SARE's Administrative Council
NCR-SARE is seeking nominees for five openings on its Administrative Council.
western.sare.org news biofertilizers-in-high-elevation-meadows Biofertilizers in High Elevation Meadows
Livestock producers in the high elevation areas of Wyoming and Colorado depend on hay meadows for their forage production. Because of limited precipitation and low fertility, producers have routinely practiced flood irrigation in these meadows and apply high rates of nitrogen fertilizer to guarantee sufficient production. Yet, these integral meadows are underperforming, expensive to manage, […]
northeast.sare.org news historically-underserved-farming-communities-question-and-answer-sessions Historically Underserved Farming Communities Question and Answer Sessions
The call for proposals for Northeast SARE's new Historically Underserved Farmer/Farming Communities grant program is now open. Proposals are due January 7, 2025 by 5 p.m. EST. Q&A Sessions are taking place in November and December. Sessions will take place from 2 to 3 pm on Nov 19, Dec 4, and Dec 10 Register once to […]
western.sare.org news from-vertical-farms-to-outer-space From Vertical Farms to Outer Space
Research projects can at times lead to unanticipated results. While working to identify an alternative and sustainable source of carbon dioxide (CO2) generation for enriching plant chambers within the growing vertical farming industry as a graduate student at the University of Arizona, Justin Chung discovered the potential benefits for sustaining astronauts in long duration missions. […]