09.13.2016

Farm Scientists See Ripening Opportunity for Greater Federal Support

By Paul Basken, September 13, 2016

(Posted on the Chronicle of Higher Education)

Agricultural researchers — and the companies that support them — say it’s time for Congress to boost its investment in their work…Read more.

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