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arXiv:2601.04668v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: This study focuses on optimizing path planning for unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) in precision agriculture using deep reinforcement learning (DRL) techniques in continuous action spaces. The research begins with a review of traditional grid-based methods, such as A* and Dijkstra's algorithms, and discusses their limitations in dynamic agricultural environments, highlighting the need for adaptive learning strategies. The study then explores DRL approaches, including Deep Q-Networks (DQN), which demonstrate improved adaptability and performance in two-dimensional simulations. Enhancements such as Double Q-Networks and Dueling Networks are evaluated to further improve decision-making. Building on these results, the focus shifts to continuous action space models, specifically Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DDPG) and Twin Delayed Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (TD3), which are tested in increasingly complex environments. Experiments

A groundbreaking study has emerged from recent research on retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye disorder that leads to vision loss and affects millions worldwide. The innovative work, conducted by He, Guo, and Su, delves into the potential of gene-modified bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) to provide protective benefits for those suffering from this eye […]

Research-backed adoption of high-oleic soybeans is improving milk quality and lowering costs for Michigan dairy farms. At first look, the 400 acres of soybeans on the Preston family’s dairy farm in southern Michigan appear no different from any other field. In reality, the crop reflects a research partnership with Michigan State University that is cutting [...]

BOZEMAN, Mont. – It’s been known for nearly a century that swarms of single-celled organisms thrive by consuming chemicals from their environments and expelling methane gas as a byproduct. In 2024, researchers in the laboratory of Roland Hatzenpichler, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in Montana State University’s College of Letters and Science, published […] The post Studies by Montana State Scientists Reveal Importance of Experimentation on Greenhouse Gas-Producing Organisms appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Aaron Kiess, Braswell Distinguished Professor in NC State University’s Prestage Department of Poultry Science, took the helm as interim department head effective Jan. 2. With expertise focusing on layers, Kiess works alongside egg producers to help them address challenges and find solutions. Prior to joining NC State in 2021, Kiess spent 13 years as a […] The post Kiess Named Interim Head of Poultry Science appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Most college students turn in assignments. The Texas A&M Food Science Club bottles theirs. In the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the next generation of food scientists isn’t just learning how products are made in order to pass a class, they’re running a small-scale production line where they formulate, process and […] The post Texas A&M Students Take Food Science From Lab to Label appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Land O’Lakes and Microsoft are developing an AI-powered digital assistant designed to optimize farming operations. Land O’Lakes senior vice president Leah Anderson says the tool is called Oz. “Now you can have even greater confidence between you as a farmer and your agronomist because your agronomist has the full force of Winfield United’s datasets. Six […] The post Land O’Lakes, Microsoft partner on AI assistant to boost farm profitability appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

BOISE, Idaho. — Agricultural producers today operate in an increasingly complex environment. Beyond growing and harvesting crops, they must ensure products remain fresh, safe, and visually appealing as they move through long supply chains. Packaging plays a critical role in this process, especially for fresh and processed agricultural products that are sensitive to oxygen, moisture, […] The post Thermoforming Technology: Game-Changing Solution to Agricultural Products appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

FCC bans foreign-made drones over security risks, disrupting U.S. farm spray drone use as growers warn of higher costs and fewer alternatives. The post FCC bans new foreign-made drones appeared first on Farm and Dairy.

New dietary guidelines limit saturated fats to 10% of total calories, but also encourage full-fat dairy, red meat, and beef tallow. How will that work?

Natural grasslands cover about 40% of the Earth’s land surface. Grassland plants have largely coevolved with wild grazing animals, making these ecosystems generally well-adapted to grazing livestock. Evidence shows that when grazing is properly managed — such as avoiding soil tillage, excessive grazing intensity, and high nitrogen fertilizer inputs — grasslands can function as net carbon sinks, even after accounting formethane emissions from livestock. If parts of this vast grassland area are managed with grazing practices that maintain this role, the potential global benefits for climate change mitigation could be substantial. However, despite growing attention and evidence on the role of grasslands, efforts to reduce climate change from land use have mostly focused on forests. In contrast, grasslands worldwide have been targeted for conversion to tree plantations and cropland, and livestock has generally been seen as a major source of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says increased machinery costs continue to squeeze farmers’ profits. During a recent Illinois Soybean Association webinar, Gary Schnitkey says research shows it’s taking more acres to make new combine investments profitable. “At 1800 acres, we’re looking at $75 versus something at 3000 in the still high […] The post University of Illinois research says more acres are needed to make combine investments pay appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Rutgers Cooperative Extension has co-authored new statewide guidelines aimed at clearing up confusion over what food can be safely and legally donated, a move expected to divert millions of meals from landfills to people in need. The New Jersey Food Donation Guidelines, published online this fall, were developed by Rutgers and […] The post Rutgers Leads Drafting of New Food Donation Guidelines to Reduce Waste appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

In a groundbreaking study published in the esteemed journal Ionics, researchers led by Azhan A.U. have unveiled an innovative biopolymer electrolyte engineered from sugar palm fiber-derived carboxymethyl cellulose. This work merges the realms of sustainable materials science and advanced electrical engineering, showcasing an environmentally friendly approach to electrolyte development. This important study, with its implications […]

In an advance that could help ensure people are taking their medication on schedule, MIT engineers have designed a pill that can report when it has been swallowed.

WSU researchers developed a cost-effective robotic apple-picking arm to address labor shortages in agriculture, enhancing efficiency in fruit harvesting.

HHS has unveiled an inverted food pyramid prioritizing meat and fats over grains, as health experts such as Dr. Andrew Huberman share feedback on the new guidelines.

Agrivoltaics, the innovative integration of solar photovoltaic panels with agricultural practices, is rapidly emerging as a transformative technology poised to reshape sustainable farming, particularly in challenging climatic zones such as the Mediterranean. In a groundbreaking study published in npj Sustainable Agriculture, Rapella, Viovy, and Faranda et al. provide compelling evidence that agrivoltaic systems can be […]

In a groundbreaking review that challenges longstanding assumptions about soil remediation, scientists are turning their focus to the biovolatilization and turnover methods that promise effective management of arsenic-contaminated agricultural lands. Arsenic contamination has long posed significant health and environmental hazards, particularly in regions where groundwater sources deliver naturally arsenic-enriched water to crop fields. Now, innovative […]

RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat and cheese at the top, sparking concern among nutrition experts and reshaping US dietary guidelines.

RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top  NPRSee How Kennedy’s Inverted Food Pyramid Stacks Up  The New York TimesThe Two Sides of America’s Health Secretary  The AtlanticKennedy wants to end ‘war on saturated fats’ with new dietary guidelines  The HillLocal doctor reacts to new federal dietary guidelines  WCVB

RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top  NPRSee How Kennedy’s Inverted Food Pyramid Stacks Up  The New York TimesThe Two Sides of America’s Health Secretary  The AtlanticKennedy wants to end ‘war on saturated fats’ with new dietary guidelines  The HillLocal doctor reacts to new federal dietary guidelines  WCVB

Global terrestrial biodiversity hotspots are among the most ecologically important regions on Earth. These 36 regions, which occupy only 2.5% of the planet's land surface, support nearly half of all plant species and more than one-third of terrestrial vertebrates.

In the relentless pursuit of advancing medical technology, the monitoring of internal physiological signals stands as a cornerstone for effective diagnosis and therapeutic management. Historically, most prevailing technologies have been anchored in external measurement techniques or imaging systems. While these modalities offer valuable insights, their capacity to delve into the intricate dynamics of deep tissue […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In the heart of America’s 15th-largest city, cows will soon be milked by robots, pigs will rest behind biosecure viewing walls, and students will learn about animal agriculture just steps away from chemistry labs and residence halls. This is what agriculture looks like in 2026 — and it will happen at the […] The post High-Tech Barns and Hands-On Learning to Take Center Stage at Ohio State appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Desertification threatens 24% of the world's land area spanning 126 countries and impacts 35% of the global population. Yet mainstream global efforts to tackle desertification prioritize short-term vegetation greening over addressing resource constraints and local livelihoods, creating hidden barriers to achieving the United Nations' long-term Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Aiper IrriSense 2 is a smart irrigation system which makes worrying about your lawn a thing of the past. The post This smart product ensures you’ll never forget to water your garden again appeared first on Digital Trends.

In the relentless pursuit of enhancing global food production while curbing environmental degradation, agricultural science has uncovered a groundbreaking insight that could reshape the future of farming. A recent, comprehensive study integrating satellite data with expansive field observations across two decades has illuminated the profound influence of crop canopy architecture on both yield and greenhouse […]

ALPINE, Texas — In one of the most arid regions of Texas, where water sustains communities, working lands, wildlife, and local economies, Sul Ross State University has launched the Meadows Research Institute for West Texas Water, supported by a $2.75 million commitment from The Meadows Foundation that includes both long-term endowment funding and multi-year operational support. Housed at Sul Ross […] The post Meadows Research Institute for West Texas Water Launches at Sul Ross State University $2.75 Million Commitment Establishes Endowment and Multi-Year Operational Support appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The federal government has released new dietary guidelines, introducing an emphasis on consuming meat and dairy and avoiding highly processed foods.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines for Americans focused on promoting whole foods, healthy proteins and fats. And he has "declare[d] war" on added sugar.

PULLMAN, Wash — A low-cost, simple robotic apple picker arm developed by Washington State University researchers may someday help with fruit picking and other farm chores. The inflatable arm can see an apple, then extend and retract to pick a piece of fruit in about 25 seconds. Weighing less than 50 pounds with its metal base, the two-foot-long arm […] The post Inflatable Fabric Robotic Arm Picks Apples appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The President and CEO of the Animal Agriculture Alliance is encouraging farmers to take a digital audit of their operations. Hannah Thompson Wieman tells Brownfield animal activists are turning to artificial intelligence to create negative content from information farmers themselves are providing online. “What is out there about your farm?” she says farmers need to be asking. “What is […] The post Farmers urged to conduct digital audits amid rising AI-driven animal activism appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

AgTech funding rose in 2025 as investors made fewer, larger bets, favoring scaled leaders and driving exits via acquisitions worldwide. The post 2025 AgTech Venture Capital Investment and Exit Round Up appeared first on CropLife.

The industry connections of an advisory panel for the new dietary guidelines are notable, especially in light Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s criticism of corporate influence.

Chase Markel, a University of Wyoming Ph.D. student from Wheatland, is harnessing artificial intelligence to transform how animal scientists study risk factors for congestive heart failure in cattle. His AI…

Aston University and Midlands-based company PFE Medical are teaming up to create biodegradable gloves made from food waste for use in the NHS.

Across all domains of life, immune defenses foil invading viruses by making it impossible for the viruses to replicate. Most known CRISPR systems target invading pathogens' DNA and chop it up to disable and modify genes, heading off infections at the (cellular) pass.

When LG announced that it would demo a laundry-folding, chore-doing robot at CES 2026, I was immediately intrigued. For years, I've wandered the Las Vegas Convention Center halls and wondered when someone might create a robot that can tackle the mundane but useful tasks I despise like folding laundry. With CLOiD (pronounced like "Floyd"), LG has proven that this is theoretically possible, but probably not likely to happen any time soon.  I went to the company's CES booth to watch its demonstration of CLOiD's abilities, which also include serving food, fetching objects and fitness coaching. During a very carefully choreographed 15-minute presentation, I watched CLOiD grab a carton of milk out of the fridge, put a croissant in an oven, sort and fold some laundry and grab a set of keys off a couch and hand them to the human presenter. Throughout the demonstration, LG showed off how its own appliances can play along with the robot. When it rolled over to

Smallholder farmers in West Africa's Sahel face a harsh and worsening climate. Rainfall is erratic, temperatures are rising, soils are degrading, and droughts have become more frequent.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The 2nd annual Precision Agriculture Technology Conference, hosted by the University of Maryland Extension (UME) Agriculture and Food Systems program in partnership with UME’s Precision Agriculture Lab, will feature Dr. John Fulton, professor in the Food, Agriculture, and Biological Engineering department at The Ohio State University, as the keynote speaker.  Fulton, the […] The post Precision Agriculture Technology Conference Features Innovations for Producers appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The MAHA movement claims wins — fewer processed foods and seed oils, more beef and dairy products — as Kennedy discards 421 pages of scientific recommendations.

In Finland, farmers who have transitioned to regenerative agriculture are forming a regenerative professional partnership with nature in their decision-making, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

In the realm of agricultural practices, traditional chicken production has emerged as a topic of increased interest among researchers and farmers alike. In regions like the Gursum district of the Fafan Zone in the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia, local practices play a crucial role in defining the socio-economic landscape. A recent study titled “Evaluation […]

A viral Reddit post alleging fraud from a food delivery app turned out to be AI-generated  TechCrunchThe DoorDash Deep Throat Scam Lays Bare Our New Era of Untruthiness  Business InsiderDebunking the AI food delivery hoax that fooled Reddit  PlatformerHow DoorDash is Different  DoorDashThat viral Reddit post about food delivery apps was an AI scam  The Verge

A viral Reddit post alleging fraud from a food delivery app turned out to be AI-generated  TechCrunchThe DoorDash Deep Throat Scam Lays Bare Our New Era of Untruthiness  Business InsiderDebunking the AI food delivery hoax that fooled Reddit  PlatformerHow DoorDash is Different  DoorDashThat viral Reddit post about food delivery apps was an AI scam  The Verge

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Registration is open for the 2026 Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Conference, which will be held on February 5–6, 2026, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Now in its 35th year, Pasa’s annual conference continues to be a resource for farmers to strengthen their skills and grow their operations, while prioritizing sustainable practices and systems. It’s also […] The post Sustainable Ag Community to Celebrate 35 Years of Farmer-to-Farmer Connection appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

In communities around the Amazon Rainforest, there's a pervasive belief that large landowners use their money to influence local politics to benefit their operations.

Why can't all your ag equipment work together? AEF's Norbert Schlingmann explains how true interoperability can unlock ag tech’s future. The post AEF’s Norbert Schlingmann: Why Interoperability Is the Key to Unlocking Ag Tech’s Full Potential appeared first on CropLife.

Even with less-than-stellar expectations, there is hope for at least one segment of Smart Tech in 2026. The post 2026: The Year of the Drones? appeared first on CropLife.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A collaborative team of researchers from the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, the University of Florida, Gainesville and University of Iowa have developed groundbreaking tools that allow grasses—including major grain crops like corn—to act as living biosensors capable of detecting minute amounts of chemicals in the field. Principal Investigators Dmitri Nusinow, PhD, and Malia Gehan, PhD, led […] The post Researchers Develop New Tools to Turn Grain Crops Into Biosensors appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Tools such as CRISPR can now edit genes with precision, but the process of determining which genes to target remains painfully slow and expensive, says Biographica. The post Exclusive: Biographica raises $9.5m for AI-driven crop design, unveils partnership with BASF appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Plant-based detection systems could be used to monitor chemical exposure in agricultural settings.

For now, the drone deliveries are only open to consumers ordering from the Tanjong Rhu area Grab has just announced a three-month pilot for drone food deliveries in Singapore, serving the Tanjong Rhu neighbourhood. The initiative is run in partnership with ST Engineering’s Unmanned Air Systems division, the developer of the drone technology used in […]

LAMBERTON, Minn. — The University of Minnesota Extension and Southwest Research & Outreach Center will host the 2026 Winter Crops Day and Research Update on Thursday, January 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SWROC in Lamberton. The event will feature University of Minnesota researchers and Extension specialists presenting the latest crop production research and management updates. Topics include […] The post Winter Crops Day & Research Update Scheduled for January 15 appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Michigan State University researchers are developing more financial resources to help controlled environment growers succeed. Horticulture economics doctoral student Megan Burritt tells Brownfield, “Everybody is considering, as you’re trying to grow your agricultural commodity entity, should I buy a new tractor or should I invest in a new greenhouse?” “All of those things are really […] The post MSU research targets profitability and growth in controlled environment agriculture appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

A study published in Avian Research demonstrates that the Hide-in-Bird Pond (HIBP) model, a community-based, grassroots avitourism initiative in which local communities establish artificial ponds and feeding stations to attract avian species for non-invasive observation and photography, has proliferated rapidly across China.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Five North Carolina State University graduate students used their data science and computer technology skills to help address agricultural challenges facing American farmers. As part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service’s Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence and SCINet Graduate Student Internships Program, each student was paired with a USDA-ARS scientist mentor […] The post Students Use Data Science Skills to Address USDA Ag Challenges appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Finding one tick on your body is scary enough—tick-borne diseases are serious—but what if you found more than 10 on yourself in just one month? That's the plight of some farmers as the threat of ticks and tick-borne diseases grows, according to new research featuring experts at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida scientists are joining forces at the Crop Transformation Center (CTC) to wage a high-tech war against pests and diseases threatening Florida’s crops – arming farmers with cutting-edge solutions to protect the state’s agricultural lifeblood. The urgency to find a solution to citrus greening spawned interest to include citrus as […] The post CTC Scientists Aim to Solve Citrus Greening, Other Crop Diseases appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The driver sent an AI-generated image of the order at the customer's door, but never actually showed up with the food.

A collaborative team of researchers from the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, the University of Florida, Gainesville and University of Iowa have developed tools that allow grasses—including major grain crops like corn—to act as living biosensors capable of detecting minute amounts of chemicals in the field.

WALTON, N.Y. — The Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC) is launching a one-time competitive grant program that will provide $1.35 million in funding directly to farms for innovative equipment and technology that improve air and/or water quality and enhance farm viability. The Agricultural Environmental Innovation Demonstration Program (AEIDP) is funded by the Office of New York […] The post New Grant Program to Support Innovative Farm Equipment and Technology in the NYC Watershed appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Johns Hopkins University geneticists and a small army of researchers across the country, including students, are working to catalog the vast and largely unknown soil microbiome of the United States.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Visualize a drone flying over vast agricultural land, silently surveying the corn or grape area. Within minutes, it reveals leaks, pests, and subtle crop health differences—insights that would take humans days or weeks with human effort. This is the modern-day scenario of farming, where drone inspections are the main player. As the […] The post How Drone Multispectral Terrain Mapping Is Advancing Precision Agriculture appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Yeast left over from brewing beer can be transformed into edible "scaffolds" for cultivated meat—sometimes known as lab-grown meat—which could offer a more sustainable, cost-effective alternative to current methods, according to a new study from UCL (University College London) researchers.

Partnership gives corn seed companies new control over pollination timing, yield, and risk mitigation ahead of the 2026 growing season. The post Seed Companies Can Now Purchase PowerPollen Pollination Technology Integrated on Oxbo Power Units Through Exclusive Partnership appeared first on CropLife.

When we think of an Australian farmer, we often still conjure up an image of a bloke in a hat, perhaps leaning on a fence post. If women make an appearance at all in this picture, it's usually as a support to the male farmer.

Honors recognize contributions to agency’s mission The post Faculty and staff earn Texas A&M AgriLife Research Director’s Awards appeared first on AgriLife Today.

arXiv:2601.02085v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Strawberry harvesting robots faced persistent challenges such as low integration of visual perception, fruit-gripper misalignment, empty grasping, and strawberry slippage from the gripper due to insufficient gripping force, all of which compromised harvesting stability and efficiency in orchard environments. To overcome these issues, this paper proposed a visual fault diagnosis and self-recovery framework that integrated multi-task perception with corrective control strategies. At the core of this framework was SRR-Net, an end-to-end multi-task perception model that simultaneously performed strawberry detection, segmentation, and ripeness estimation, thereby unifying visual perception with fault diagnosis. Based on this integrated perception, a relative error compensation method based on the simultaneous target-gripper detection was designed to address positional misalignment, correcting deviations when error exceeded the tolerance

In partnership with the Gates Foundation, Abu Dhabi unveils a multi-institution AI platform designed to accelerate agricultural innovation, strengthen food security and support millions of smallholder farmers facing climate volatility

Home gardening is growing fast all over the world. More people want fresh, chemical-free vegetables right from their backyard, balcony,...

Yeast left over from brewing beer can be transformed into edible 'scaffolds' for lab-grown meat, which could offer a more sustainable, cost-effective alternative to current methods.

It's an exciting time to be a microbiologist working in rice research. A global push towards the cultivation of water-saving rice is enabling farmers to harness the power of microbes that thrive in less water.

Abbott's Libre Assist will help individuals with diabetes better understand how their food choices may affect their glucose levels.

Yeast left over from brewing beer can be transformed into edible 'scaffolds' for cultivated meat – sometimes known as lab-grown meat – which could offer a more sustainable, cost-effective alternative to current methods, according to a new study from UCL (University College London) researchers.

Like other developing countries, Indonesia is facing a familiar dilemma: how to feed a growing population while protecting its extraordinary biodiversity.

ONLINE — Dairy farmers, veterinarians, veterinary scientists and others with a stake in dairy are invited to come together in a Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine and Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY hosted office hour webinar at noon, January 15 to share their experiences and ideas about using antibiotics in smart, data-based ways on dairy farms. Registration […] The post Smart Antimicrobial Use in Dairy appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Sulfur butterflies glide across Zorrillo Canyon, hundreds of them, moving back and forth against the cerulean sky. It's nothing short of a fairy wonderland for the scientists below.

Abbott's Libre Assist will help individuals with diabetes better understand how their food choices may affect their glucose levels.

CLEMSON, S.C. — There are three conventional methods of chemical site preparation using herbicides: backpack sprayers, sprayers on forestry equipment, and helicopters/fixed-wing aircraft. However, in recent years, agricultural drones have become increasingly popular for herbicide application. While drones (unmanned aerial vehicles; UAV) can perform common forestry tasks, meeting with the drone aerial applicator and collecting […] The post What to Expect When Hiring Drone Aerial Applicator for Forestry Herbicide Application appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

A viral Reddit post purportedly from an employee of a "major food delivery app" may actually be an AI-generated hoax, The Verge reports. The post itself, and an image of an employee ID card the poster, u/trowaway_whistleblow, shared with The Verge, where both flagged as being likely AI-generated when run through online AI detectors and AI assistants like Gemini and Claude. Given the inflammatory nature of the post, it's not hard to see why it received over 80,000 upvotes in the four days it's been up in r/confession. The post includes a series of striking claims about the unnamed food delivery company, like that its "Priority Delivery" option doesn't actually change delivery speeds, that it sorts delivery drivers based on their level of desperation and that it steals tips from drivers. The post doesn't name a specific company, but there's enough real world evidence of driver mistreatment — including misleading pay structures that subsidize

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have unveiled a novel approach to manipulate cell–cell adhesion in synthetic yeast communities. This innovative work, led by a team of scientists including Chen, Peng, and Ellis, presents an exciting pathway for enhancing bioproduction processes. By expertly programming the adhesive properties of yeast cells, the team has demonstrated that significant […]

Elissa Welle / The Verge: A viral Reddit post by a purported developer alleging that a “major food delivery app” exploits drivers is likely AI-generated; Uber, DoorDash deny the claims  —  It might be AI-generated, but food delivery apps do have a track record of exploiting workers.

A viral Reddit confessional about a "major food delivery app" posted January 2nd is most likely AI-generated. The original post by user Trowaway_whistleblow alleged that an unnamed food delivery company regularly delays customer orders, calls couriers "human assets," and exploits their "desperation" for cash, among other indefensible actions. Nearly 90,000 upvotes and four days later, it's become increasingly clear that the post's text is probably AI-generated. Considering the delivery app industry track record of exploitation of its drivers, it's easy to see why so many people believed this was the real thing. The Verge put the original … Read the full story at The Verge.

BALTIMORE, Md. — Farmers and ranchers struggle to combat the economic pressures and growing environmental scrutiny of traditional agricultural practices. The key is to transform waste and emissions from a […] The post The On-Farm Technology Turning Emissions into Profitable Byproducts appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Hands-on pilot plant transforms class projects into market-ready sauces The post Texas A&M students take food science from lab to label appeared first on AgriLife Today.

HALIFAX, Canada — If a cow moos in a barn and no one is around to hear it, could you still understand what it’s trying to say? Researchers at Dalhousie […] The post Talking Cows? Researchers Think They Are Getting Closer to Understanding Moos appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

In recent years, more people around the world have started thinking seriously about food security, self-reliance, and sustainable gardening. Rising...

A leading Somerset dairy business has been thrust into the national spotlight after its managing director was recognised in the King’s New Y...

arXiv:2601.00243v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Effective pest management is crucial for enhancing agricultural productivity, especially for crops such as sugarcane and wheat that are highly vulnerable to pest infestations. Traditional pest management methods depend heavily on manual field inspections and the use of chemical pesticides. These approaches are often costly, time-consuming, labor-intensive, and can have a negative impact on the environment. To overcome these challenges, this study presents a lightweight framework for pest detection and pesticide recommendation, designed for low-resource devices such as smartphones and drones, making it suitable for use by small and marginal farmers. The proposed framework includes two main components. The first is a Pest Detection Module that uses a compact, lightweight convolutional neural network (CNN) combined with prototypical meta-learning to accurately identify pests even when only a few training samples are available. The second