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In a breakthrough that promises to transform agricultural monitoring and food safety, researchers at the São Carlos Institute of Physics of the University of São Paulo (IFSC-USP) in Brazil have unveiled a cutting-edge, biodegradable wearable sensor specifically designed for plants. This innovative device is capable of real-time, non-destructive detection of pesticides and other vital indicators […]

Can we have higher yields and better taste? Using a natural extract from the fungus Pseudozyma aphidis, this method improves the firmness and natural sugar content of crops like tomatoes and melons while significantly boosting production. This discovery offers a practical path to meeting global food demands without compromising the health of the planet or produce quality. Furthermore, because the approach uses stable microbial secretions instead of live cultures, it ensures consistent and reliable performance across various agricultural environments and climates.

For thousands of years, the waters of southern Denmark’s Syltholm Fjord provided a vital source of sustenance for prehistoric communities. A pioneering study recently published in the open-access journal PLOS One unearths the remarkable story of human interaction with aquatic ecosystems from the Mesolithic through to the Bronze Age, offering new insights into the enduring […]

In the vast agricultural landscapes of the U.S. Midwest, tile drainage systems have become indispensable. These underground pipes efficiently remove excess water from soil, preventing crop damage and promoting robust plant growth by enhancing soil aeration. However, this well-established practice has a significant downside: the drainage water often carries with it phosphorus, a key nutrient […]

Team members advance soil health and agricultural education through community partnership. The post Verdesian Life Sciences Celebrates Earth Day and National Volunteer Week with Hands-On Support at North Carolina State University’s Agroecology Education Farm appeared first on CropLife.

Learn how ancient communities in Stone Age Denmark kept fishing the same fjord waters from roughly 4,500 B.C.E. to 800 B.C.E., even after farming and livestock spread through the region.

Agriculture reached the coast of southern Denmark around 4000 BCE, but these prehistoric Scandinavians continued to fish and hunt too, according to a study published in PLOS One by Daniel Groß from the Museum Lolland-Falster, Denmark, Sofie Folsach Hellerøe from Aarhus University, Denmark, and colleagues.

Tile drainage is common in U.S. Midwest agricultural fields, helping to remove excess water and aerate the soil. While the practice enhances crop productivity, it can cause phosphorus to leak into nearby waterways, where it contributes to harmful algal blooms. Directing tile-drain runoff through a structure filled with biochar—a form of charcoal produced from organic waste—provides a potential remedy for phosphorus pollution, but the method is novel and not fully explored.

In an extraordinary venture into one of Earth’s most inaccessible frontiers, a pioneering study led by Dr. Emily Broadwell, a University of Bristol PhD scholar, has dramatically expanded our understanding of the microscopic ecosystems flourishing amid the snow and ice of the remote Signy Island in the Antarctic. This research unveils a surprisingly diverse and […]

Microalgae have attracted growing attention as a promising platform for sustainable biofuel production because they can use photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide into energy-rich compounds without competing with food crops. However, practical use of algal biofuels has long faced major obstacles.

A groundbreaking study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem unveils a revolutionary, natural method poised to transform modern agriculture. By harnessing an extract derived from the yeast-like fungus Pseudozyma aphidis, researchers have developed a technique that not only boosts crop yields significantly but also enhances the sensory qualities of produce such as tomatoes and melons. […]

Following a joint development agreement with Corteva, Resurrect Bio is seeking to engage more seed companies and breeders as partners. The post Resurrect Bio expands Series A to $10.3m to scale tech helping plants to defend themselves appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Melania Trump reportedly questioned Donald Trump's decision to replace grass with stonework in the White House Rose Garden, sparking renewed interest in the redesign's impact on the historic grounds.

In a groundbreaking development that could redefine poultry farming and antibiotic use, researchers at Cornell University have unveiled a promising alternative to traditional antibiotic growth promoters in broiler chicken diets. This innovation harnesses an abundant but underutilized byproduct of the winemaking process—grape pomace. Annually, the global wine industry generates millions of gallons of grape pomace—residue […]

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“One of our customers came back to us and said that through Hummingbird, one of its PhD scientists just did in two weeks with our platform what it used to take six months to achieve," says cofounder Lee Chae, PhD. The post Brightseed layers agentic AI onto Forager bioactives discovery platform with Hummingbird launch appeared first on AgFunderNews.

In a groundbreaking development poised to transform urban renewable energy landscapes, researchers from China University of Geosciences (Beijing) have unveiled a novel wind energy harvesting device that harnesses ambient wind power with unprecedented efficiency under low-speed and complex environmental conditions. This innovation, termed the vortex-induced vibration-based triboelectric nanogenerator (VIV-TENG), marks a significant departure from traditional […]

Although ag retailers and growers are using new ag technologies in their businesses, many are still be employed in the office vs. the field. The post Smart Tech Adoption Moving Slowly in Agriculture appeared first on CropLife.

GROWMARK’s Brian Henze discusses how AI is transforming agronomy, empowering crop specialists, and accelerating ag technology adoption nationwide. The post AI at the Farm Gate: How GROWMARK Is Bringing Practical Intelligence to Ag Retail appeared first on CropLife.

AI and data-driven trading models are set to transform global agricultural markets, with firms failing to adapt at risk of falling behind, a...

With plastic pollution at an all-time high, the need for biodegradable materials has never been higher. Most packaging is "single use" and is made from sources, like natural gas, that take hundreds of years to decompose in the environment. This is greatly contributing to the plastic pollution buildup in parks, street corners and shelterbelts.

Soils are home to some of the most diverse animal communities on Earth. These animals—including nematodes, springtails, mites, earthworms, spiders and other arthropods—drive decomposition, regulate microbial communities and contribute to nutrient cycling. However, little is known about how these animals' trophic diversity—meaning the variety of feeding activities—is affected by land use and climate.

Contrary to widely held assumptions, emerging research led by University of California, Davis entomologist Mia Lippey reveals that the relationship between climate warming and agricultural pest outbreaks is far more complex and nuanced than previously believed. Long-standing models predict that rising temperatures will rampantly increase pest populations, jeopardizing global food security. However, extensive field data […]

The widespread hypothesis that climate warming will result in unprecedented agricultural pest populations and cause food insecurity worldwide is oversimplified, according to a new study by a team led by Mia Lippey, an entomologist at the University of California, Davis. But the study does indicate that pests fare better in warmer temperatures than their natural enemies, which researchers identified as a cause for concern.

Every year, millions of gallons of wine are pressed, leaving behind a mountain of pulpy residue—grape skins, seeds, stems and peels—that wineries struggle to dispose of. Now, researchers say this overlooked byproduct could find a new life on the farm, as a replacement for the antibiotics routinely added to chicken feed.

In flowering plants, the transition from cross-fertilization (outcrossing) to self-fertilization has evolved repeatedly across species. This shift is often accompanied by a well-known set of traits collectively called the "selfing syndrome," including smaller flowers and reduced scent. However, a new study highlights that important but largely overlooked changes also occur at the microscopic level of pollen biology.

The event brings together experts in ag technology and conservation to share knowledge and best practices for implementing 4R nutrient management. The post OABA to Host 2026 4R Technology Review Field Day appeared first on CropLife.

A water-based formulation developed at the University of Waterloo using nanotechnology is both greener and more effective than conventional methods for delivering agricultural pesticides.

Farming businesses developing new technologies and on-farm innovations are being offered a share of £5 million in government funding aimed a...

Trump joked about junk food being healthier than nutritious food, sparking public backlash and health concerns. Medical experts have previously questioned his mental health and fitness for office.

Chemists at the University of Iowa have created a three-dimensional lattice that captures water from the air and stores it. In a new study appearing in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, researchers describe a millimeter-scale structure made of metal atoms connected by two types of organic molecules. When exposed to ultraviolet light, the material undergoes a chemical reaction that changes its shape, creating cavities throughout the lattice. Those cavities attract water molecules from the air and store them—like a multitude of tiny canteens.

In the evolving landscape of sustainable agriculture, a groundbreaking meta-analysis harnessing data from over 3,000 empirical observations has shed new light on the potential for integrated strategies to mitigate both reactive nitrogen and greenhouse gas emissions in global livestock systems. These findings represent a significant step towards harmonizing environmental objectives with the ever-growing demand for […]

A Montana mother describes garter snakes 'dropping' from her farmhouse foundation as her family weighs viral fame, financial limits and major repairs to reclaim their rural home.

CropLife IRON showcases some of the latest Smart Tech solutions in the market for ag retailers and custom applicators. The post The Smart Tech Boom Continues in Sprayer and Application Innovation appeared first on CropLife.

A new initiative is encouraging farmers to switch off for just six minutes a day by picking up a book, as concern grows over stress, isolati...

Leaf Agriculture’s unified data platform connects fragmented farm systems, helping agronomists generate faster, AI-ready insights across operations and environments. The post Unified Farm Data Layer Brings AI-Ready Agronomy Analytics to Agriculture appeared first on CropLife.

Autonomous raspberry-picking robots are set to be rolled out on UK farms after Fieldwork Robotics secured £3 million in funding to accelerat...

arXiv:2605.06759v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: The decline of natural pollinators has created a major challenge for crop production in controlled indoor agriculture, particularly in vertical farming environments where natural insect pollination is absent. This motivates the development of robotic systems capable of performing precise flower targeting tasks while minimizing physical interference with delicate floral structures. This paper presents an aerial manipulator platform for perception driven flower detection, localization, and approach in vertical farming environments. The proposed system integrates onboard RGBD based perception, model predictive path integral (MPPI) based unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) control on a PX4 platform, and a lightweight 2DoF manipulator for precise end effector positioning. The platform is evaluated in both MuJoCo simulation and UAV lab experiments using a flower targeting testbed. The experimental results demonstrate stable UAV flight, reliable

Many grocery shoppers know the routine: bring fruit and vegetables home, rinse them, dry them and hope they stay fresh long enough to be eaten. But fresh produce is delicate. Grapes shrivel, apple slices brown and berries can spoil quickly.

How are cold air masses advancing in the United States connected to fertilizers carried by "flying rivers" from Africa that nourish the soils of the Brazilian Amazon? An article published in Geophysical Research Letters reveals an atmospheric connection between these distant regions.

King Charles's US visit underscored his strained relationship with Prince Harry, as the two remained apart despite being in the same country. The visit highlighted ongoing family tensions.

Scientists from Trinity and Technical University of Denmark have developed a new radar-based technique that could address a critical gap in global conservation efforts, by transforming how we identify and track the insects that are actually responsible for pollinating plants.

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A grey-market economy of API proxy services in China is reselling access to Anthropic's Claude models at as little as 10% of the official price.

The Chhattisgarh Medicinal Plants Board conducted a two-day training program for women self-help groups in Dhamtari to promote vetiver-based handicrafts, livelihood opportunities, and sustainable income generation.

In the field of environmental science and agricultural resource management, the ability to accurately identify and map areas at risk of contributing to water pollution has long relied on cutting-edge, yet costly, technologies. A recent breakthrough led by researchers at Penn State University heralds a transformative shift in this domain, unveiling a novel, cost-effective approach […]

Editor Eric Sfiligoj sits down with Brian Henze, Agronomy Portfolio Technology Manager at GROWMARK, to discuss the explosive growth of AI in ag retail.   The post CropLife Retail Week: AI Revolution in Ag and Scaling Tech for the Next Gen of Farming appeared first on CropLife.

Plant scientist Dario Leister and his team are investigating how cyanobacteria adapt to rapidly changing light intensities. This could help optimize photosynthesis in crops. Photosynthesis is one of the most complex processes in nature. However, plants use only a fraction of the available light spectrum and are highly sensitive to environmental stressors such as changing light intensities, heat and drought. As climate change intensifies these stresses, safeguarding crop productivity is becoming an increasingly urgent challenge.

Plant-based protein consumption is associated with a lower risk for CVD, but its effects depend on food quality, processing, and dietary pattern.

In the rapidly evolving landscapes of Southeast Asia, a transformative approach to land management is gaining critical attention from scientists, policymakers, and conservationists alike. The recent study by Lim, A.J.Y., Zeng, Y., Teo, H.C., and colleagues, published in Nature Communications in 2026, sheds new light on an innovative paradigm shift: pivoting traditional forestry and agricultural […]

Scientists say a new vaccine platform could help protect pigs against multiple coronaviruses while also supporting efforts to prevent future...

Garlic is not a substance that most people consider an aphrodisiac. It turns out that mosquitoes agree. In fact, a new Yale study finds that garlic also functions as a de facto birth control for mosquitoes and other winged insects, an insight that could lead to eco-friendly pest control strategies.

A study led by researchers at the University of Liège reveals the mechanism by which surfactin, a molecule produced by beneficial soil bacteria, activates plants' immune defenses. This mechanism, distinct from the classical paradigm of immune recognition, relies on direct interaction with the plant cell membrane. This discovery opens up prospects for the development of next-generation biopesticides. The paper is published in the journal Nature Plants.

“We're a molecular farming company because that's the only path we see that gets us to cost parity without having to build hundreds of millions of dollars of infrastructure," says cofounder and CEO Adam Tarshis. The post Mozza Foods targets late 2028 launch for soybean-grown casein appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Millet has been an important crop in East Asia for much of the Holocene, a period beginning about 11,700 years ago. To better understand how environmental conditions may have shaped the development of millet agriculture, researchers from the Institute of Earth Environment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and their collaborators investigated loess deposits from the Chinese Loess Plateau (CLP).

Plus: Pepsi's renewable energy deal in Europe. The post AgriFood Signals: Corteva names seed spinout, Vori bags $22m for AI grocery, FMC sells India biz appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Millet has long held a pivotal role in the agricultural history of East Asia, serving as a staple crop throughout much of the Holocene epoch, which began around 11,700 years ago. Despite its importance, the broader climatic factors influencing the emergence, development, and spatial dispersal of millet farming have remained elusive. A groundbreaking study by […]

As the Arctic warms at an unprecedented rate, frozen soils that have remained locked in ice for most of the year are now thawing for longer periods. Yet new research led by an international team including scientists from Queen Mary University of London has found that these seasonal thaws only partially revive the hidden ecosystem beneath the surface.

In the quest to enhance agricultural sustainability and crop productivity, micronutrient management remains a pivotal challenge, particularly with elements like boron (B) whose deficiency is a widespread constraint on crop growth. The essential role of boron in plant development, especially in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.), underscores the need to understand the genetic and molecular mechanisms […]

In the realm of dairy farming, ketosis stands out as a pervasive metabolic disorder that emerges predominantly during the peripartum period. Despite its prevalence, the intricate biological pathways driving the adverse effects of this condition on milk production have remained only partially elucidated. Recent groundbreaking research has begun to demystify the cellular and molecular underpinnings […]

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The alliance will commercialize camelina starting in North America under the brand name newgold. The post Bayer and bp Form Strategic Alliance to Jointly Scale Camelina as Intermediate Crop for Biofuels appeared first on CropLife.

With tighter margins, focus on maximizing nutrient use efficiency is key to protecting yield potential. The post Return on Fertilizer Investment Drives New Approach to Crop Nutrition appeared first on CropLife.

By: Colton R. Young The 2025-26 production sale season has nearly wrapped up across the Northern Ag Network region. Prices for bulls and replacement females were significantly higher than year-ago…

Beyond Meat’s new sparkling protein beverage will hit stores in New York this summer, while Beyond Steak will launch in select retailers later this year. The post Beyond Meat CEO fleshes out beverage launch plans for New York retail debut after grim Q1 appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Environmental scientists and water resource managers need precise, high-resolution maps to reveal areas that farmers should avoid when planting crops, to limit polluting waters with phosphorus from fertilizer or manure. Making those maps has depended on an expensive, sometimes unavailable technology, but a team led by Penn State researchers has developed a cheaper approach that can be just as effective.

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In the realm of ecological research, a groundbreaking study published in Nature in 2026 underscores the indispensable network of interactions that sustain both biodiversity and human wellbeing. The focal point of this newest research is the intricate web of trophic and non-trophic interactions that interconnect species across ecosystems, culminating in tangible benefits for human populations. […]

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A new study of the British Isles' coastal ecosystems has revealed that nitrogen enrichment is significantly reducing the abundance and variety of marine life. The research, published by scientists at Swansea University and the charity Project Seagrass, warns that increasing nutrient flows are overriding local habitat conditions to restructure and deplete coastal biodiversity. The work is published in the journal Global Ecology and Conservation.

In recent years, the exploration of energy harvesting technologies has gained unprecedented momentum, particularly in the sphere of wearable electronics, where harnessing the mechanical energy produced by human activities offers a promising avenue for sustainable power solutions. Among these, the tribovoltaic effect has emerged as a groundbreaking phenomenon, capable of efficiently converting the low-frequency mechanical […]

In a groundbreaking study published in the prestigious journal Biochar X on March 20, 2026, researchers from Morgan State University have unveiled critical insights into the production and utilization of poultry litter biochar as a sustainable soil amendment. Led by Dong Hee Kang, the research team explored how varying pyrolysis conditions and application rates affect […]

A groundbreaking new study spearheaded by researchers at the University of Bristol reveals a critical nexus between biodiversity, specifically insect pollinators, and human health and economic vitality. Published in the prestigious journal Nature, this research marks a pivotal advancement in ecological and nutritional science by elucidating, for the first time, the intricate mechanisms through which […]

Learn about early agriculture in Georgia, where farmers were cultivating bread wheat and grapes.

In a groundbreaking development poised to reshape the future of sustainable agriculture and carbon management, researchers from the Key Laboratory of Energy Resource Utilization from Agriculture Residue, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, have unveiled new insights into the production of biochar via an innovative slow pyrolysis system. The study, published in the open-access journal […]

Biodiversity loss is directly threatening human health and welfare, according to new research led by the University of Bristol. The study, published in Nature reveals, for the first time, how the decline of insect pollinators undermines essential ecosystem services that support human nutrition and livelihoods. Biodiversity also plays a vital role in supporting people's everyday health and resilience, too.

Too many white-tailed deer are damaging forests in the U.S. by eating young plants before they can grow, limiting forest regeneration and damaging biodiversity. To mitigate this challenge, the Pennsylvania Game Commission implemented an initiative called the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) that helps landowners manage deer populations by allowing hunters to harvest more female deer where they are overabundant. While hunters largely value and enjoy hunting in DMAP areas, they have some sentiments that may help inform wildlife management, according to a new study by Penn State researchers.

Take Off LS meets The Fertilizer Institute’s high standards for efficacy, safety, and composition. The post Verdesian Life Sciences’ Take Off LS Earns Industry Biostimulant Certification from The Fertilizer Institute appeared first on CropLife.

New spray drones boost capacity, autonomy, and efficiency, reshaping aerial application for custom applicators and ag retailers in 2026. The post 7 Agricultural Spray Drones to Watch in 2026 appeared first on CropLife.

Around 1,500 beagles were rescued from a controversial US breeding facility, highlighting systemic issues in animal testing. The dogs are now being rehomed, with many quickly adapting to human contact.