Traditionally research gets published when a project is at an end. And for good reason. But as our field days have shown us over the years, there is so much that happens along the way that is of interest for other researchers and for farmers. So we're opening up our doors each month and inviting you all for a virtual "field day" of our research projects. See what we've been doing these last few weeks.

Kendall Singleton was a student at the University of Virginia when she saw the potential for change in her campus dining halls, and essentially created a job for herself by heading up an effort to transform them.

Last year chemical ag behemoth Monsanto trumpeted the yield possibilities of a drought-tolerant, genetically engineered corn variety. And DuPont recently touted drought-tolerant crops as the next “big thing” in the good fight to feed the world. Good news DuPont and Monsanto: Organic production is the answer you’ve been looking for!

You demand organic because you know it is better for you and for the environment. But you come up blank when the lady behind you at the grocery store criticizes the contents of your cart. Here is the meat behind the message--the top reasons for demanding organic and the science that supports that sound and sane choice.

Twenty-five years after the worst outbreak of pesticide poisoning in U.S. history, an agreement is announced that phases out all uses of aldicarb.