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In a discovery that could reshape how scientists think about biological invasions, researchers in China have shown that the notorious invasive plant Ageratina adenophora—widely known as crofton weed—does not simply overwhelm native ecosystems through chemical warfare or sheer competitive vigor. Instead, it appears to selectively recruit microbes from the very native plants and soils it […]

Scientists from Leeds' School of Food Science and Nutrition have developed an advanced AI process that can rapidly identify plant proteins capable of acting as emulsifiers from tens of millions of initial candidates. To date, it has identified nearly 800. The discovery will cut years of costly trial-and-error research and bring the next generation of plant-based foods and cosmetics closer.

Biodegradable plastics should be tough enough for use yet able to break down at an appropriate rate afterward. Researchers at the University of Osaka show that changing the size of rings threaded onto a biodegradable polymer can tune both its toughness and enzymatic degradation, offering a way to design material lifetimes. The study is published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.

Researchers have demonstrated a series of biological tests that could serve as "proxies" for measuring how different regenerative agriculture practices could improve soil carbon—years before it would be possible to measure the carbon directly. The technique offers new insights into how effective various regenerative practices are at improving soil health.

Biofuel and farm groups are praising the Trump administration’s latest biofuel policy decision while cautioning against any future setbacks.

None The relationship between soil organic matter and crop performance deserves closer examination, because it sits at the heart of the argument that managing crop health begins below ground. Soil organic matter functions as a reservoir of plant-available nutrients, a binding agent for soil aggregates, and a substrate for the microbial communities that mediate nutrient […]

For children born with cleft lip and palate, repairing gaps in the jawbone often means waiting until they are 10 to 12 years old before undergoing invasive bone graft surgery.

Billions of disposable respirators were consumed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and nearly all of them shared two stubborn traits: they depended on fragile electrostatic charges to trap particles, and they were made of polypropylene that will persist in landfills for centuries. A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, working with Advanced Functional […]

Synthetic pesticides have long been the default weapon against the insects, fungi, weeds, and nematodes that erode global crop yields, but their environmental costs are mounting. A comprehensive review published in the journal Blue Biotechnology argues that an unlikely group of organisms—microalgae and cyanobacteria—could reshape pest management from the ground up. Written by Adeline Juanita […]

MOA Foodtech grows non-GMO yeast strains that convert a wide variety of food and ag side streams into high-value ingredients. The post MOA Foodtech nets $3.8m to scale AI-powered biomass fermentation platform appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Plus: Defra grans and more farmland funding around the world The post AgriFood Signals: Remembering Wendell Berry, Farmland LP’s new fund, Dairy Queen robots appeared first on AgFunderNews.

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The giant panda, one of the world’s most intensively protected and closely monitored species, has long been studied through the lens of bamboo diets, habitat corridors, and reproductive biology. Now, an invisible dimension of its life in the wild is coming into focus: the vast community of viruses circulating around pandas, the wildlife that shares […]

Every year, nearly eight million metric tonnes of plastic enter the world’s oceans, and the packaging industry remains one of the largest contributors to this mounting environmental crisis. As regulators tighten restrictions on single-use plastics and consumers demand greener alternatives, researchers are increasingly turning to agricultural waste for solutions. A comprehensive review published in Discover […]

Applications are now open for the University of California’s Agricultural Natural Resources Connect program, a grower-informed commercialization initiative operated by UC ANR Innovate. The program is designed to help agricultural ... Read More The post UC ANR Opens Applications for Grower-Focused Ag Technology Program appeared first on AgNet West.

A multidisciplinary study has answered key questions about how agricultural practices diffused into ancient Gansu from Eurasia, as well as described population movements and burial practices in the Gansu region thousands of years ago.

Canada's capital, Ottawa, was bombarded with 167 millimeters (6.6 inches) of rain in five hours earlier this summer in what the city called a 1-in-200-year event. Close to 5,800 reports of basement flooding followed, and the worst of it hit the city's west end, including the Crystal Beach neighborhood.

The sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius, is arguably the most destructive enemy of one of the world’s most important staple crops, and a new comprehensive review published in the journal Crop Health argues that the key to controlling it may lie not in stronger insecticides but in the insect’s own chemical language. The review, authored […]

In a hypothetical 2026 scenario, American farmers face $31 billion in losses due to a prolonged Iran War, leading to economic strain and potential political shifts as midterm elections approach.

On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Danny Bernstein, CEO and managing partner of Reservoir and Reservoir Farms, joined the show to discuss an ambitious effort to bring more ... Read More The post Ag Tech Hub Coming to Merced College as Reservoir Expands in California appeared first on AgNet West.

More than 80% of North American forests could face greater threats from pests and diseases by midcentury, a University of British Columbia-led study finds. If global emissions continue unchecked, rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns could amplify tree pests and diseases across more than 80% of North American forests within decades, jeopardizing critical carbon sinks, air quality and the forestry economy.

For people living with anxiety, depression and exhaustion disorder, recovery often stalls despite years of medication and talk-based therapy. A new qualitative study from Sweden now offers one of the most detailed explanations yet of why a very different kind of treatment — spending structured time on a farm, in forests and with horses — […]

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Child-monitoring apps might need a reboot Digital harms have become the defining fear of American parents. In response, they’re increasingly turning to content-monitoring apps that scan their children’s texts, photos, emails,…

Norway’s energy company Equinor has awarded Proserv with a contract for the deployment of […]

Restaurant menus with AI-generated food images are going viral for their off-putting aesthetic. But AI’s impact on modern menus runs even deeper.

How much light do plants emit, and what can this light emission tell us about the health of the plants? The new European Space Agency’s (ESA) mission FLEX, standing for “Fluorescence Explorer,” scheduled to launch in mid-September, will address this question. At the heart of the satellite will be the “Fluorescence Imaging Spectrometer,” or FLORIS for short. The ESA’s FLEX mission aims to provide global maps of plant fluorescence. Courtesy of ESA. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF have developed and manufactured a silicon-based double-slit assembly as well as two high-precision mirrors for the spectrometer on board the satellite. The...

If you’ve had to fill up your vehicle’s gas tank or buy a plane ticket lately, you’ve probably felt the effects of rising fossil-fuel prices. But farmers buying fertilizer for their crops are especially aware of just how far the ripple effects of the conflict in Iran have spread. Fertilizer prices have been on a…

Farmers around the world are struggling with the impact of climate change, financial pressures and depleted soil—and industry experts say bringing consumers closer to the people who produce their food could provide a solution.

arXiv:2609.01667v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Artificial Intelligence has shown to help improve agricultural practices, yet adoption remains limited: 69% of U.S. farmers have privacy concerns with sharing their data, and these concerns must be addressed before adoption is widespread. While Federated Learning has been demonstrated to protect privacy at scale for other sectors, deploying a system for agriculture comes with its own set of challenges; the problem necessitates a system that can protect farmer data and identities while preserving model utility, runs on commodity hardware, and is resilient to fragile rural infrastructure. To address these concerns, we introduce the Private Computation Space (PCS), a deployed, open-source Machine Learning system to provision and process farmer data securely. We design a system tailored to an agricultural setting, with multi-cluster orchestration for reliability in rural areas with asynchronous Federated Learning (FL), Differential Privacy

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Solinftec, a global leader in artificial intelligence and robotics for agriculture, will showcase the continued expansion of its Solix autonomous farming platform at the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Sept. 1–3 in Boone, Iowa. Following its largest U.S. commercial season to date, Solinftec will launch an Amazon store for Solix replacement parts, share new […] The post Solinftec to Launch Ag Robotics’ First Amazon Parts Store appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

For children born with cleft lip and palate, repairing gaps in the jawbone often means waiting until they are 10 to 12 years old before undergoing invasive bone graft surgery. University of Sydney researchers have developed a biodegradable "nanobone" material that allows the body to harness its own healing properties to regrow bone, offering a potential future alternative to procedures that have changed little in more than 50 years.

Learn how 1,000 years of animal bones reveal when cattle powered farms, sheep fueled the wool trade, and horses took over more fieldwork.

Some of Europe's most well-known historic manuscripts, including the York Gospels, have proven to be biological time capsules for uncovering the 3,500-year history of the sheeppox virus (SPPV).

In grasslands across the American West, four-legged fire prevention crews are busy at work, helping keep wildfire risk under control. These cattle, goats and sheep stomp down tall grasses as they munch their way through plants that could otherwise burn, lowering the risk of catastrophic fires in the process.

Aqueus shares field trial results, grower success stories, and insights into how hydrogen-based chemistry can complement existing fertility, crop protection, and biological programs. The post Tech Talk: Aqueus on Stabilized Hydrogen Technology and Its Application in Modern Agriculture appeared first on CropLife.

How can artificial intelligence help agronomists and growers make better decisions while preserving the trusted relationships at the heart of agriculture? The post AI in Ag Retail: Enhancing Agronomists, Not Replacing Them appeared first on CropLife.

Food banks warn that nearly 630,000 people now face hunger in North Carolina, as rising living costs, strained benefits and shrinking federal aid drive a deepening food insecurity crisis.

Scientists grow complex tissue for cultivated meat. Continue reading New platform could bring cultivated meat one step closer on Tech Explorist.

Plastic waste is one of the world's fastest-growing environmental problems. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's Global Plastics Outlook: Policy Scenarios to 2060 report, global plastic use is projected to nearly triple from 460 million metric tons in 2019 to 1.2 billion metric tons by 2060 if current trends continue.

Fitbit users are reporting Google Health’s AI logging wildly incorrect food metrics.

A new technical conference for AI and ag tech entrepreneurs, as well as investors, launched last week as 300 gathered for Ruggedize, a first of its kind meeting, at Reservoir Farms.

The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the leading climate research facility in the country is drawing opposition from universities, the state of Colorado, and now, the Environmental Defense Fund, which filed a lawsuit last month challenging efforts to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research.

Project Unnati Mango is helping farmers in the Chittoor region adopt scientific mango cultivation practices, improving productivity and fruit quality. The project has benefited over 5,000 farmers, with yields increasing by 61.9% and net returns by around ₹44,336 per acre.

Cultivated meat aims to produce meat from animal cells in the laboratory without needing to raise a living animal for meat production. It has been proposed as a potentially more sustainable alternative to conventional meat production. Yet recreating something as complex as a steak—rather than minced meat—remains a major scientific challenge.

Seoul will roll out an expanded lineup of autumn programming at Seoul Forest, a large riverside park in the city's Seongdong District, as part of the ongoing Seoul International Garden Show, the city government said. The programming includes an "18 Recommended Autumn Gardens" guide highlighting areas within the park suited to strolling, relaxing or observing seasonal changes as part of a broader collection of individually designed gardens created for the show, which runs through Oct. 27 at Seoul Forest. An outdoor movie series called "Garden Theater," held Friday or Saturday evenings, will screen family- and nature-themed films including "Midnight in Paris," "My Neighbor Totoro," "Paddington 2," "Kung Fu Panda 3" and "Life Is Beautiful" between Thursday and Oct. 24. From Sept. 18-20, the park's outdoor stage will host a mini-festival with student and professional musical performances, and buskers will perform in the park's gardens through October. Other programs include garden-focused

Deep within the dense canopy of Gwangneung Forest, centuries-old trees have long served as a quiet refuge for native flora and fauna. Now, the historic woodland and four national recreational forests across Korea have secured international recognition, not just as scenic escapes, but as crucial players in the global fight to reverse biodiversity loss. The Korea Forest Service and the National Arboretum said Wednesday that Gwangneung Forest, located northeast of Seoul, alongside four national recreational forests — Sin Sido, Sinbulsan, Unmunsan and Hwangjeongsan — have been officially listed in the World Database on Protected and Conserved Areas. They earned the designation of "Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures," or OECMs. Unlike traditional national parks or legally designated nature reserves, OECMs refer to territories managed primarily for other purposes, such as public recreation or forestry, that nonetheless deliver long-term and effective biodiversity protection.

arXiv:2609.01062v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Satellites are emerging as promising platforms to extend generative \emph{artificial intelligence} (AI) services to remote areas lacking terrestrial infrastructure. However, deploying space generative AI is fundamentally constrained by the limited, time-varying onboard energy supplied by solar \emph{energy harvesting} (EH). This paper presents a framework for solar-powered space generative AI in which a satellite receives a user prompt, executes a diffusion-based image-generation model, and downlinks the compressed result within a strict time window. We identify the fundamental \emph{computation--communication} (C$^2$) trade-offs governed by the shared harvested-energy budgets. Specifically, increasing the number of generation steps improves intrinsic image quality but depletes energy and time available for downlink transmission, whereas prioritizing communication guarantees reliable delivery but sacrifices semantic quality. To balance

arXiv:2609.00106v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: This paper presents FAIRY, a full-stack smart-agriculture agent system developed for and deployed to an operating soybean research farm at Harbin Institute of Technology's smart-agriculture site. We develop FAIRY to execute and evaluate agentic agronomic operations on full-season spatiotemporal workflows that span ridge preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease treatment, harvest, grain handling, drying, and storage. FAIRY integrates APIs and infrastructure across production-grade machinery, fixed soil and canopy sensors, multispectral and thermal drones, satellite vegetation products, a weather station, calibrated crop-process models, agronomic records, and multi-season yield histories. The system is built around the novel "everything is an event" execution paradigm, which represents spatiotemporal world evolution, remote sensing and UAV observations, sensor readings, crop-growth transitions, machinery actions,

For too long, the United States has relied on foreign sources for most of the raw materials powering its technological future: the essential minerals in every smartphone, battery pack and semiconductor. What if one answer to the supply crisis isn't buried in a mine shaft but growing quietly in a field? Scientists are betting on a resource-efficient, highly effective strategy: using engineered plants and symbiotic microbes to absorb critical minerals directly from the Earth in a process called phytomining.

STILLWATER, Okla. — Every time antibiotics are used to keep livestock healthy, traces of those medications, along with the genetic material that allows bacteria to resist them, can remain in farm wastewater. If left untreated, those contaminants can move beyond the farm, contributing to antimicrobial resistance, one of the world’s fastest-growing public health challenges. In […] The post OSU Researchers Explore Nanobubble Technology to Help Curb Spread of Antibiotic Resistance From Agricultural Wastewater appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Dust is an unavoidable part of farming, but a Kansas State University expert says what’s floating in the air around grain bins, hay barns and livestock facilities can pose serious risks to farmers’ health. Mitch Ricketts, professor of agricultural safety and health at Kansas State University, said agricultural dust is much more […] The post Agricultural Dust Poses Hidden Health Risks for Farmers appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

An environmental DNA study by a multi-institutional research collaboration has revealed distinct regions of extraordinary marine biodiversity that can help inform management of a proposed marine park in Western Australia's Exmouth Gulf.

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For many years, the European Union has pursued a policy aimed at the replacement, reduction and refinement of animal testing (the 3Rs principle). To put the ethical principle of the 3Rs into practice, the European Commission has published a roadmap for the gradual phaseout of animal testing in the safety assessment of chemicals.

When the ESA Earth observation mission FLEX launches into space on September 15, 2026, as scheduled, it will carry high-precision optical components from Jena, Germany. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF have developed and manufactured a silicon-based double-slit assembly as well as two high-precision mirrors for the spectrometer on board the satellite. The spectrometer is designed to detect the fluorescence of plants excited by sunlight from Earth's orbit. The data is expected to provide new insights into the photosynthetic activity, health, and stress levels of vegetation.

One of Australia's most comprehensive assessments of endemic, rare or threatened freshwater fish has found numerous species are at severe risk of extinction because of multiple threats, including habitat loss, invasive species and warmer waters.

John Deere has launched JD, an AI assistant that answers plain-language questions from a farm’s own machine and field data, alongside a ten-point voluntary Farmer Data Commitment. In the EU those commitments are largely obligations under the Data Act, which also bars a manufacturer from using the data to work out what a farm is […] This story continues at The Next Web

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Agtrinsic today [Sept. 2, 2026] announced the introduction of its Disease Intelligence Engine in South Asia, with an initial focus on making advanced crop disease technology accessible to smallholder farmers. Agtrinsic is working with a team based in the region to develop and bring a mobile application to market that reflects local […] The post Agtrinsic Expands AI Disease Intelligence Technology to South Asia’s Smallholder Farmers appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Stevie Bonifield / The Verge: John Deere is testing JD, an AI assistant for farmers, to help with best practices and find trends based on farmers' “field, machine, and operational data”  —  The new ‘JD’ AI uses farmers' own data to answer questions about their operations and equipment.

On Nov. 11, 2025, Earth experienced a severe geomagnetic storm triggered by solar flares and coronal mass ejections from an active sunspot region. While this kind of storm brings beautiful auroras admired in many areas around the world, it can also cause ionospheric disturbances that disrupt radio waves and affect crucial technologies. A new study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, found that disruptions caused by this storm scrambled GPS signals in areas where such disruptions have never been reported.

John Deere is testing a new "JD" AI assistant that it says can help farmers make more money, with answers about best practices and historical trends that are based on their own data. It uses their "field, machine and operational data" to answer questions on topics like equipment settings, fuel usage, or harvest timing. The press release didn't mention which AI technology is behind this platform. But after fighting with farmers and the FTC for years over the right to repair, the news of Early Access Program testing for this bot comes with a mention of its ten-point Farmer Data Commitment saying it won't sell the data, and lets farmers cont … Read the full story at The Verge.

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How engineered microbes could help feed the world’s crops Fertilizer is crucial for the global food supply, but making it uses a lot of energy and produces a lot of emissions.…

DAVIS, Calif. — Climate forecasters are sounding the alarm: we’re in for an El Niño year. This anticipated weather cycle may bring heavy rain and flooding to California over late fall and winter. According to Daniel Swain, climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, it likely will become the strongest El Niño […] The post As El Niño Looms, Scientists Raise Concerns About Erosion in Altadena Burn Scar appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

AMES, Iowa — Farmers, ag retailers, crop advisors and conservation professionals can explore current Iowa State University research on cropping systems, nitrate loss, cover crops and a potential alternative biomass crop — miscanthus — at the upcoming Fall Field Day at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm on Sept. 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 […] The post Fall Field Day at ISU Southeast Research Farm Sept. 10 appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Fertilizer is crucial for the global food supply, but making it uses a lot of energy and produces a lot of emissions. Some companies hope microbes can help. A growing body of research shows that seeding the soil around a crop’s roots with beneficial microbes can help feed the plant, providing crucial nitrogen to help…

A federal watchdog found that Amazon workers on food stamps and Medicaid have nearly tripled since 2020, as the retailer plans $200 billion in AI spending and taxpayers foot the bill.

GENEVA, N.Y. — Cornell Integrated Pest Management has announced the publication of its updated “Organic Production and IPM Guide for Vegetables,” a comprehensive resource for managing pests in organic vegetable production. The 25-chapter digital guide features downloadable, foundational information for organic growers, including essential agricultural practices and overarching IPM strategies, like soil and nutrient management, […] The post Digital Publication to Support Organic Growers appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Transitioning an aging perennial forage seed stand into annual cropping can be difficult, particularly when the original crop persists or weeds establish after termination. Preliminary Canadian research suggests cover crops could help by suppressing regrowth and weeds, retaining biomass and cycling nutrients.

High above the fields of the Morven Sustainability Lab, drones equipped with heat and light sensors are changing what it means to farm smarter. This month, researchers and students from the University of Virginia, NASA and the University at Buffalo tested drone technology by flying more than 100 feet (30 meters) above crops to measure plant health at UVA's 2,900-acre (1,170-hectare) research facility.

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Ag markets are under close watch as the Trump administration mulls biofuel rules for oil refiners and House lawmakers return to work facing thorny questions on farm policy, domestic spending and global trade.

Applications are now open for UC ANR Connect, a grower-informed commercialization program operated by UC ANR Innovate, the innovation arm of University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, in partnership with ag tech venture firm Farmhand Ventures. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 18. Selected companies receive commercialization support, direct feedback from California growers and … The post UC ANR Connect Seeks Ag Tech for California Crops appeared first on California Ag Network.

Fast, on-farm genetic testing for cattle is practical and achievable for northern producers, according to University of Queensland research. In partnership with Meat & Livestock Australia and the Department of Primary Industries, a team from UQ's Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) tested low-pass nanopore sequencing on three commercial farms. Associate Professor Elizabeth Ross said the team produced reliable data for age, genomic breeding values (GBVs) and parentage for about 24 animals in less than 24 hours on each farm.

John Deere is making a John Deere AI investment of $10 million through a new three-year research and development partnership aimed at bringing artificial intelligence from the laboratory to the farm. The ... Read More The post John Deere Invests $10 Million in AI Research for High-Value Crops appeared first on AgNet West.

Jon Bon Jovi is offering full Ticketmaster refunds after the singer was forced to cut short his July 23 Madison Square Garden residency show.

Growth or immune response? Higher organisms must constantly balance these two priorities. As in humans, hormones regulate this balance in plants. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have discovered a mechanism by which plant steroid hormones can inhibit immune responses and thereby make resources available for growth.

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, warned the Trump administration Thursday against increasing the use of small refinery exemptions from biofuel-blending rules under the Renewable Fuel Standard, joining several agricultural and biofuel groups cautioning against such changes.

Summit highlights Midwest feedstocks, infrastructure, and collaboration needed to scale SAF. The post Sustainable Aviation Fuel Growth Creates Opportunities for Agriculture, Aviation and Economic Development appeared first on CropLife.

Fully autonomous multi-point turning capability enables units to execute complex maneuvers in field applications. The post Agtonomy Highlights Expanding Data Capabilities and New Autonomous Maneuvers Across Its Physical AI Platform appeared first on CropLife.

Discover how high-resolution satellite analytics can support crop scouting, variable-rate management, crop insurance investigations, and more. The post Tech Talk: Satshot on AI-Enhanced Satellite Imagery appeared first on CropLife.

As AI reshapes agriculture, who should control farm data, and how can growers ensure they benefit from the value it creates? The post Controlling Farm Data in the AI Age appeared first on CropLife.

Making time to implement new ag technologies is the key to making them work for you, says expert Dave Swain. The post I Need to Do More with Ag Technology . . . But I Just Don’t Have Time appeared first on CropLife.

Australia's agricultural exports have long traded on a simple label: clean and green.

TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and its Foundation (USPOULTRY) have announced its 2026–2028 Research Priorities, establishing a focused research agenda to address emerging challenges and advance innovation, sustainability, poultry health and food safety across the poultry and egg industries. USPOULTRY’s research priorities are developed through an industry-driven process that brings together […] The post USPOULTRY Sets 2026–2028 Research Priorities to Address Emerging Industry Challenges appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

arXiv:2608.27545v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: This study evaluates the effectiveness of remote human-robot interaction using virtual reality for leaf inspection and soil moisture assessment in a greenhouse environment. The robotic system comprised an unmanned ground vehicle and a robotic manipulator equipped with cameras, governed by kinematic models for navigation and manipulator control. Fourteen distinct plants were inspected across two experiments utilizing VR teleoperation, guided by a set of pre-specified research questions and hypotheses. In the leaf inspection experiments, cycle completion times varied from 3.3 to 8.0 s, and plant-based disease detection was achieved up to 88% accuracy; diseased-spot detection improved numerically in the second experiment, though this change was not statistically significant (p=0.378). For soil moisture assessment, the experiments achieved successful determination of watering needs in up to 64.3% of plants (9 of 14), with consistent success

A new model simulates the benefits of agrivoltaic farming, in which solar panels and crops share the same land.

BROOKINGS, S.D. — As fertilizer prices remain elevated, researchers at South Dakota State University are developing an innovative solution to corn’s nitrogen supply problems by taking inspiration from an ancient Mexican variety and root nodules found on soybeans. In a new study, published in Plant and Soil, the researchers demonstrate how hydrogel beads may act […] The post Inspired by Nature, SDSU Scientists Engineer Tiny 'Nitrogen Factories' That Could Help Future Cereal Crops appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

When two of the world’s most widely trusted crop simulation engines were asked the same question about feeding sub-Saharan Africa, they agreed on the direction but disagreed on the numbers — and that disagreement may be the most instructive finding to emerge from a new Nigerian study. In research published in Discover Agriculture, Blessing Funmbi […]

When a meteoroid hits the Moon's surface, it does more than just dig up a little dirt. It actually excavates a little bit of cosmic history that recorded a long-ago supernova explosion. Scientists at the University of Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology have come up with a way to decode that history and learn something about such energetic events in the Universe.

Every autumn, as the rice harvest ends across northern India, a thick, acrid pall of smoke settles over the Indo-Gangetic Plains, degrading air quality for tens of millions of people and repeatedly pushing cities such as Delhi into hazardous air territory. The immediate culprit is paddy straw: vast quantities of tough, silica-rich residue that farmers […]

Borton & Sons plans to lay off 928 seasonal farmworkers in Washington, classifying the departures as permanent due to uncertain staffing needs for 2027.

Lucerne seed wasp (LSW) is a serious pest in alfalfa crops, causing damage that is difficult to see in the field. Its larvae feed inside developing seeds, meaning losses may not become apparent until harvest, cleaning or seed delivery, when it is too late to intervene. Each wasp represents a lost seed, with infested seeds removed by seed-cleaning facilities along with other impurities.

Televangelist Katie Souza claims an alien device harvested her eggs to create a hybrid child, linking the event to a theory involving fallen angels and biblical prophecy.

In the flooded fields that feed half of humanity, an unexpected subterranean drama is coming into focus. Climate warming, long cast as the great plunderer of soil carbon, can actually add carbon to the deeper layers of rice paddies even as it strips carbon away from the surface, and the decisive players in this two-front […]

When floodwater swallows a rice paddy or a maize field, the crop does not die of drowning in any ordinary sense. It dies of suffocation. Oxygen dissolved in waterlogged soil can collapse to near zero within hours, and plant roots, starved of the gas they need to respire, begin to run out of energy long […]

The Farm Just Got a Brain: Landmark Review Reveals AI Is Quietly Rewiring How the World Grows Its Food By 2050 the world will need to feed 9.7 billion people, rising to 10.9 billion by the end of the century, and the agricultural systems that carried humanity through the past century are buckling under the […]

Working With Pigs Reshapes the Human Gut — and Installs Livestock Resistance Genes The people who raise the world’s pigs spend their working lives inside one of the most microbially concentrated environments modern society has created, and new research suggests their bodies keep a detailed record of it. In a study published on 30 August […]

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Own the Robot or Hire It? The Two Very Different Roads Leading German Farmers Toward Autonomous Agriculture Autonomous field robots have been promised to agriculture for years: mobile machines that would prepare soil, sow seeds, weed rows, treat pests and even harvest crops under human supervision but without a human at the controls. On German […]