plant science

8 Fast Facts About George Washington Carver

Although you may think you know this leading agricultural innovator, discover some new and interesting things about “The Peanut Man.”

By Jessica Mozo|2025-01-04T18:06:52-05:00January 4th, 2025|Categories: FFA New Horizons, The Feed|Tags: agricultural innovation, Antoine Alston, George Washington Carver, plant science|

This Alumnus Is Wired for Growth

How Evan Vander Stoep developed a creative, high-tech solution to produce more feed for his campus farm in Oregon.

By Jodi Helmer|2024-01-05T10:10:29-05:00January 5th, 2024|Categories: Agriscience, Features, FFA New Horizons, Plant Systems, Student Focus, The Feed|Tags: agriscience research, barley, evan vander stoep, fodder, kathy mayfield, North Clackamas FFA, Oregon FFA, plant science, school farm|

Investing in Innovative Research

Avery Watson, an Illinois FFA member, found her passion through a partnership with Nutrien Ag Solutions.

By Ricanna Spargo|2024-01-05T10:07:39-05:00January 5th, 2024|Categories: Corporate Partners, FFA New Horizons, Student Focus, The Feed|Tags: avery watson, Give Back to Your Roots Grants, Illinois FFA, innovation farms, Nutrien Ag Solutions, plant science, research project, union ffa|

On the Record: Sam Eathington, Ph.D.

The plant breeding expert helps farmers increase production and quality of their crops while also conserving natural resources.

By Jessica Walker Boehm|2022-11-15T10:25:07-05:00August 8th, 2022|Categories: American Star Awards, Career Pathways, Career Success, FFA New Horizons, The Feed|Tags: Corteva Agriscience, FFA Alumni, plant breeding, plant genetics, plant science, Plant Systems|