Canadian university confirms gray wolf on Michigan tribal land
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced genetic testing had confirmed the presence of a gray wolf on an American Indian reservation in Harbor Springs.
FWS determining endangered status of four Midwest species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) will assess the status of four wildlife species found in the Midwest to determine whether protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is warranted.
Indiana AgriNovus seeks more investors, players for 2016-17
Nearly a year after breaking onto the Indiana business and education scene, the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership’s (CICP) AgriNovus initiative is still gauging the state’s agricultural riches – but also trying to turn data into action.
Indiana specialty grants going to hops, tomatoes, city foods
A more than $400,000 grant is aimed at furthering the growth of specialty crops in Indiana, including hops, a key ingredient in beer now in higher demand from the continued rise in popularity of craft brews.
NSF hoping to find more than minty freshness in new study
The National Science Foundation has deemed the mint family of plants, Lamiaceae, interesting and enigmatic enough to warrant $5.1 million worth of research into its unique genetic diversity and possible uses for humanity.
Federal task force struggling to fund antibiotics farm study
A joint task force of three federal health agencies are finalizing plans to launch one of the most extensive on-farm site studies ever to investigate the use of antimicrobial drugs in food animals.
Illinois SWCD backers fear cuts will invite EPA scrutiny
Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) are in danger of closing if a state budget is not passed, warns SWCD managers, including Laura DeOrnellas, in charge of the Macon County conservation program.
USDA releases $8.8 million for disadvantaged farmers, ranchers
The USDA has announced it will be provide $8.8 million to assist the next generation of farmers and ranchers through a series of grants to universities and organizations.
