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Study Highlights Environmental And Seasonal Effects On Maize Hybrids

Study Highlights Environmental And Seasonal Effects On Maize Hybrids

Maize is a staple cereal across Africa that is also consumed globally. Rich in protein, the crop that is a significant source of dietary fiber in human nutrition is also one of the primary ingredients in animal feed production because of its high-energy content and digestibility.

However, for many years, farmers in rural Africa have lacked access to improved farming technologies, clean and pest-resistant seeds, and proper agronomic practices that will help reform the economic value of maize. Cultivated by rural farmers, maize has been identified as one of the crops that can combat global food shortages.

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U.S. Secretary of Ag, Brooke Rollins visits ENREEC

Video: U.S. Secretary of Ag, Brooke Rollins visits ENREEC

This past Saturday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brook Rollins visited Nebraska at the invitation of Senator Deb Fischer. The visit included a roundtable discussion with Nebraska’s federal delegation, centered on expanding market access for the state's farmers and ranchers. The conversation highlighted ongoing challenges and potential strategies to open new doors for agricultural trade.