A survey from AgCareers.com showed that agricultural employers are working for employees with “problem solving skills” and “decision making skills”. These were listed as the most important with “organization skills”, “planning skills”, and “teamwork” following. Some other skills that were examined for the success of the employee were sustainability, data science, and food science.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has developed an attack against Deformed Wing Virus (DWV) in Honeybees. DWV, along with other viruses, is responsible for millions of colonies dying worldwide, and it is vital to keep these Honeybees alive as they are an important piece of the agricultural industry.
Four $5,000 scholarships are available for high school seniors, graduates, or current college undergraduates residing and studying in the U.S. Purina and the Land O’ Lakes Foundation have teamed up to give these students who have experience in agriculture and livestock production. Applications are open from March 18th through April 17th. Purina Animal Nutrition
