02.5.2016

Science Magazine: White House to Ask for Big Boost for Farm Science Funding

By Natasha Gilbert, February 5, 2016

Farm research backers are making some political gains in their push to double funding for the U.S. government’s premier competitive grants program for agricultural science…Read more.

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Washington Post: Iowa Farmers Ripped Out Prairie; Now Some Hope it Can Save Them"

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When it comes to food prices around the world, there is good news and bad news. The good news is that food prices have been decreasing over the past three years. After spikes in 2008 and 2011, commodities prices have trended downwards. This makes it easier for families all over the world to put more food on the dinner table.