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Researchers found that people can consume three daily servings of full-fat dairy without adversely affecting body weight, body composition, energy metabolism, or blood lipid levels. For years, people scanning the dairy aisle have often been steered toward skim milk and reduced-fat products, largely because full-fat dairy contains saturated fat. Yet the health effects of dairy [...]

For decades, crop breeding has focused on the visible organism: larger seeds, stronger stems, faster growth, resistance to pathogens and improved tolerance to drought or heat. A new study published in Nature Communications argues that the next major advance in agriculture may depend on something much smaller and far less visible—the microbial communities living on […]

A £20 million competition has opened to develop farm robots and automated technology for crops, livestock, horticulture and forestry. Agr...

Mediterranean olive farming is entering a climate era unlike any in its long agricultural history. Rising temperatures, longer droughts, intense rainfall, soil degradation and declining biodiversity are converging across one of the world’s most important olive-producing regions. A new analysis published in npj Sustainable Agriculture argues that protecting the future of olive production will require […]

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UK farmers warn of potential food shortages due to record drought conditions, urging government intervention to protect domestic supplies.

Bayer launched Xivana™ Smart, a new FRAC Group 49 fungicide offering long-lasting protection against downy mildew and late blight, helping horticulture farmers improve crop quality, productivity, and resilience.

China’s maize harvest is entering a new era of uncertainty, and a new study suggests that the country’s biggest opportunity may lie not in expanding farmland, but in helping existing fields reach the yields they are already capable of producing. Published in npj Sustainable Agriculture, the research examines how irrigation-limited yield gaps—the difference between what […]

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — Progressive dairy farmers adopt technologies that propel their business forward. This has been true for decades, even centuries. New technology using Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential for even greater reward but should be used in the context of quality human interactions and leadership. In the last few years, technology has […] The post AI May Be Watching Dairy Employees appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

A tiny coffee pest may be building the perfect hideout for its own predators. Coffee berry borers tunnel deep into coffee fruit, where they feed and reproduce beyond the reach of many predators. But after tiny ants force the beetles out, some species appear to claim the abandoned chambers as nurseries for their young. Jonathan [...]

FARGO, N.D. — Interest in precision livestock technologies, including the use of virtual fence to enhance grazing management, has been growing. This technology is being adapted by producers in North Dakota to implement grazing strategies that benefit livestock production and conservation. Despite the increase in use of virtual fence at the ranch scale, many ranchers […] The post NDSU Extension and Ducks Unlimited to showcase virtual fence at Tailgate Tech Talk events appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

New York University researchers have pinpointed the molecular players responsible for plants "feeling full" once they've taken up enough nitrogen—a finding that could help scientists develop plants that absorb more nitrogen from the soil and allow farmers to reduce environmentally and economically costly fertilizer applications.

"An island of biodiversity in a sea of monoculture": This is how a recent study characterized the Pimentel Barbosa Indigenous Territory (TIPB), located in the northeastern part of Mato Grosso state in Brazil's Central-West region. The study showed that the area's human occupation patterns and vegetation cover have remained largely unchanged for four decades. Meanwhile, the surrounding area has been altered by the expansion of livestock ranching, soybean farming and the construction of major highways (BR-158 and BR-163), which are part of Brazil's efforts to extend its agricultural frontier. The TIPB covers 329,000 hectares (1,270 square miles) and was home to 2,369 people in 2022, according to a census by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).

While biodiesel offers environmental advantages over conventional diesel fuel, it's far from a magic bullet; there are some drawbacks to using the biofuel.

Biodiversity loss has been among the central topics in public, policy and scientific debate for several decades. While its accelerating pace and impacts are well recognized, translating the vast amounts of biodiversity data into reliable indicators that can inform policy remains a challenge, requiring considerable time and technical effort. To help address this, the EU project B-Cubed developed automated and interoperable data pipelines that were tested via case studies. The B-Cubed Legacy Booklet is available on Zenodo.

A California farmer was forced to destroy 300,000 pounds of romaine hearts as the cyclosporiasis outbreak crushes lettuce demand across America's Salad Bowl.

If you want to avoid purchasing potentially contaminated greens, growing your own indoors is a safer alternative.

Technology investments deliver value only when retailers have a clear plan to sell, implement, and support them. The post Ag Technology Adoption and Implementation appeared first on CropLife.

Gain insights from a leading grower and retailer on earning trust, proving ROI, and accelerating on-farm innovation success. The post Growing Value: What Ag Retailers Need to Know About Farmers and Technology Adoption appeared first on CropLife.

AgroLiquid aims to maximize fertilizer dollars through improved precision practices. The post Smart Technology, Smarter Fertility appeared first on CropLife.

AI-designed mini-proteins engineered to match chemistry on cost and efficacy, with a cleaner environmental and regulatory profile. The post Quercus Biosolutions Closes Oversubscribed $5 Million Seed Round to Build a New Category of AI-Designed Crop Protection appeared first on CropLife.

Wilbur-Ellis will distribute T34 Biocontrol to U.S. growers, leveraging its extensive commercial network and technical expertise. The post Biocontrol Technologies and Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness Form U.S. Distribution Agreement for T34 Biocontrol appeared first on CropLife.

Discover how AI, biologicals, drones, and policy insights are reshaping ag retail from the biggest takeaways at Tech Hub LIVE. The post CropLife Retail Week: Tech Hub LIVE Covers How AI, Biologicals and Drones Are Transforming Ag Retail in 2026 appeared first on CropLife.

Veteran agricultural scientist Dr. R.S. Paroda urged India to adopt next-generation GM cotton technologies and science-based regulatory reforms to reduce import dependence, boost productivity, strengthen farmer incomes, and regain global competitiveness.

Biodiversity data are accumulating at an extraordinary rate, yet the information needed to understand ecological change often remains fragmented, inconsistent, and difficult to convert into policy. Researchers can now access millions of records describing where species have been observed, when they were recorded, and under what environmental conditions. However, transforming these observations into reliable measurements […]

Agriculture may be entering a new era in which crops are judged not only by how much food they produce, but by how many ecological functions they can perform at the same time. A perspective published in npj Sustainable Agriculture proposes a trait-based framework for “reframing” crops as multifunctional organisms—plants that can deliver food, support […]

Brazilian aquaculture has revealed an unexpected bacterial threat that could reshape disease management in one of the world’s fastest-growing food sectors. Scientists have identified, for the first time in Brazil, several species of Flavobacterium associated with columnaris disease, a rapidly progressing infection capable of killing farmed fish within days. The discovery extends the known geographic […]

Nitrogen fertilizer has helped transform modern agriculture, but its success comes with a costly paradox: crops often receive more nitrogen than they can absorb. The excess can escape into waterways as nitrate, enter the atmosphere as nitrous oxide, or remain in soil in forms that are difficult for plants to use. A new study published […]

For the first time in Brazil, scientists have identified the presence of bacteria that cause columnaris disease, a serious disease in farmed fish intended for human consumption. Previously, different species of the genus Flavobacterium had only been detected in fish farms in Asia and the United States.

Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) are attracting growing attention as a sustainable aquaculture technology that can reduce water use, control rearing conditions and lower environmental impacts by filtering and reusing water. At the same time, RAS facilities rely on pumps, filters, aerators and other equipment that are often operated continuously or according to conservative fixed schedules, resulting in substantial electricity consumption to maintain stable rearing conditions.

Lead contamination in urban homes may be reaching residents through a pathway that is easy to overlook: ordinary household dust carrying particles from contaminated soil. A new study published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology examines how much lead in indoor dust may originate outdoors, comparing homes built before and after 1978. […]

Researchers at the University of Tartu have discovered a mechanism in bacteria that helps them adapt to fluoride, which is toxic to most organisms above relatively low threshold concentrations. Their discovery may represent a significant milestone in bioindustry, as it could help reduce the use of petrochemical products.

Scorching summer temperatures have disrupted life for millions of Europeans, but for winegrowers in Italy and France who are harvesting their grapes unusually early, the hot weather offers pros as well as cons.

Upstream unlocks crops’ own defense systems in response to disease and environmental stress without compromising yield. The post Upstream Biotechnology raises seed funding for ‘on-demand’ crop defense tech appeared first on AgFunderNews.

They're wriggly black grubs more commonly tossed to backyard hens than served at the dinner table, but black soldier fly larvae could soon play a key role in building a more sustainable food system, according to new research from Adelaide University.

Walking around Dubai, it’s hard to believe a war is still going on in neighboring countries. No missiles have struck the city, and it was clear during a recent visit that local residents are keeping to their routines. The biggest public worry, as it has been in many parts of the world, is the extreme heat. (The high today is around 106 degrees.) Dubai, one of seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), continues to emerge as a major global tech hub and is on the verge of becoming a major AI powerhouse. Each of the emirates has their own laws and traditions, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi — the UAE capitol — the most prominent. Other nations recognize the region’s potential and Dubai’s position. The US, for instance, showed interest in currying favor with the UAE by sending a CIA

What if we could make plastic from plants? A team of researchers from the Netherlands and China introduces

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High nitrogen levels entering downstream waterways can harm fragile ecosystems. Across the world, excess nutrients commonly trigger algae blooms and fish kills in enclosed waterways near intensive horticulture.

Discover how a circular, science-backed solution is turning human waste into a sustainable resource – one loo at a time The post From pit stop to plant food: how Grand Prix crowd’s urine becomes fertilizer appeared first on Physics World.

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s weed science team is working on ways to understand and eradicate the millions of weed seed buried in every acre of U.S. cropland, especially seeds of highly invasive, herbicide-resistant weeds like waterhemp and Palmer amaranth. Only 5%-10% of these buried seeds germinate and emerge each year, but that […] The post MU Weed Science Team Seeks Ways to Reduce Soil Weed Seed Bank appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Space isn't known for rich soil or ideal agricultural conditions anywhere in the solar system. Yet amid extreme temperatures and vast distances, multidisciplinary teams at USF's Aerospace: Science, Technology, Research and Applications Center (ASTRA) are collaborating on sustainable space agriculture projects with potential applications back on Earth.

Barragán Fonseca, K.Y., Mertens, D., Beschoren da Costa, P. et al. By-products of insect farming as a novel sustainable biofertilizer for crops. npj Sustain. Agric. 4, 62 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44264-026-00175-4 https://doi.org/10.1038/s44264-026-00175-4

arXiv:2607.26968v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Vertical farming enables high productivity and stable crop production under controlled conditions, but its economic feasibility remains limited by electricity demand for artificial lighting and climate control. This study develops a surrogate-based optimization framework for cost-minimizing lighting management in hydroponic vertical farms. A key contribution is a procedure for converting crop-energy response data into relationships suitable for mathematical programming. The method can be applied to experimental datasets or outputs from validated dynamic models, provided that relevant ranges of control variables, crop stages, and energy responses are represented. The framework is applied to lettuce cultivation in an industrial-scale vertical farm in northern Italy. Synthetic data generated by a verified agri-energy model are used to derive surrogate relationships for fresh biomass growth, leaf area index, and electricity demand for

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Ocean iron fertilization (OIF) is being discussed as a potential carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategy1. Yet the trade-offs between climate benefits and ecological costs remain poorly understood2,3,4. Here we use a process-rich ocean biogeochemical model with validated representations of marine biodiversity and biogeochemistry5 to quantify fertilization potential and ecosystem impact across ten ocean biomes over […]

Drought creates increasing challenges for agriculture. As well as affecting crop growth, it also affects interactions with pests. A research team at the University of Göttingen investigated how different levels of drought affect sugar beet's susceptibility to damage caused by the beet leaf miner (Pegomya cunicularia)—a fly whose larvae create visible tunnels inside leaves.

Deploying ocean iron fertilization—a strategy for carbon dioxide capture—in higher latitudes rather than near the equator could reduce environmental impacts while still achieving removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, according to a modeling study published in Nature. The findings offer insight into best practices for maximizing carbon dioxide removal while reducing potential ecological trade-offs typically associated with iron fertilization.

Land O’Lakes is investing in its Tulare dairy facility to expand into the growing dairy protein market, creating new opportunities for California dairy producers and food manufacturers. A recent interview featured on AgNet ... Read More The post Land O’Lakes Expands Tulare Facility Into Dairy Protein Production appeared first on AgNet West.

A new plant drought detection technology developed by researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture and NASA could help growers identify ... Read More The post New Imaging Technology Detects Drought Stress Before Plants Show Visible Symptoms appeared first on AgNet West.

Willie Nelson urges Americans to fight data centers invading rural Texas land, warning of light pollution and water thieving near his Abbott home.

A new study on how rising temperatures will affect rice production in Science Advances compares 214 observations from field-warming experiments with seven crop models, revealing modeled estimates for yield reductions from 1°C of global warming were roughly half those of the real-world observed experiments (3.8% instead of 8.1%). The study was led by the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research with contributions from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).

Shoppers would pay more for their weekly groceries if it meant improved welfare for farm animals, according to new research from the University of Reading.

DoorDash secured FAA approval to launch DoorDash Air, an in-house drone delivery service, joining Wing, Zipline, and Amazon as one of only eight certified US drone operators.

New Delhi, July 29, 2026: BioEnergy Global 2026, India's premier summit and conference dedicated to bioenergy and renewable energy, inaugurated today at IICC, Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The opening day marked the beginning of one of India’s largest gatherings focused on clean energy, sustainable development, and innovation in the bioenergy sector.

AI in agriculture depends not only on access to data, but on whether that data is timely, consistent, calibrated, and usable within real-world systems. The post Agriculture Doesn’t Just Need Data. It Needs AI-Ready Data. appeared first on CropLife.

To offset an ageing agricultural workforce and boost sustainable yields, China is aggressively accelerating the adoption of farm drones – a trend that analysts say could spread to more emerging markets despite trade restrictions imposed by the United States. Industry leader DJI said its global sales of agricultural drones had exceeded 700,000 units across China and more than 100 other countries and regions by the end of last month – more than a fivefold increase in just five years. Use of the...

Visitors to Seoul Forest this summer and autumn can immerse themselves in the Korean capital’s official brand through a new interactive pop-up hub blending local snacks, souvenirs and urban lifestyle design. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday it will open the "Seoul My Soul" Lounge along Seoul Forest’s central lawn from July 31 through Oct. 27. Timed to coincide with the ongoing Seoul International Garden Expo, the launch transforms the city's standard promotional booth into an expanded, multizone experiential pavilion designed for both local residents and the growing wave of international travelers visiting the urban park. The lounge is organized into four distinct experiential areas. A garden-themed merchandise section features eco-friendly lifestyle goods tailored specifically to the garden expo’s natural concept, while a dedicated food zone highlights popular culinary collaborations with regional businesses. Featured menu items include "Seoulppang," a signature bread

California farms are facing severe labour shortages due to immigration raids, leading to unharvested crops and financial strain.

Artificial intelligence could reshape how farms manage nitrogen by treating the nitrogen cycle as a single, connected system that links crop growth, livestock feeding, manure recycling, and environmental monitoring. A new perspective in Nitrogen Cycling argues that the long-standing separation between crop production and livestock operations has fragmented nutrient flows, causing manure to accumulate near […]

image: p Examples of foods grouped by processing level and diet quality. Quadrant A represents low processing levels and high diet quality; Quadrant B represents high processing levels and high diet quality; Quadrant C represents low processing levels and low diet quality; and Quadrant D represents high processing levels and low diet quality. From: Xiaowen […]

NIH researchers found that four AI calorie apps underestimated meals by 250 to 345 calories. High fat dishes had the largest errors.

Plant-based diets are good for you. They promote gut, immune, metabolic and cardiovascular health, in part by cultivating a diverse community of intestinal bacteria. These benefits have long been known to stem partly from the fiber in plant-based foods, which is processed by our commensal gut bacteria, and the often brightly colored "phytochemicals" plants produce to protect themselves from environmental threats. But much remains to be learned about how exactly the bugs in our bellies process the constituents of vegetables to such salubrious effect.

Ants are known allies in the fight against coffee pests known as coffee berry borers. Now, a discovery made by Jonathan "Jonno" Morris while he was a University of Michigan graduate student has revealed there may be a new dimension to this protection.

The FSA has issued a recall for Bon Bons Wholesale Ltd chocolates due to undeclared milk and soya, posing allergy risks. Consumers are advised to return affected products for a refund.

Thymalin, a thymic peptide complex, is being investigated for its potential role in immune signaling, gene expression, chromatin interactions, and cellular differentiation, highlighting its significance in regulatory peptide research.

In fully autonomous apomixis, plants can generate clonal seeds without fertilization, a strategy that could stabilize hybrid vigour in crop breeding. Yet while fertilization-independent embryo formation is relatively well characterized, the molecular logic that governs autonomous endosperm development has remained elusive. A new study in Nature Plants identifies a maternal “brake” that prevents endosperm from […]

A US report reveals Amazon workers' SNAP enrolment has tripled since 2020, sparking criticism from Senator Sanders amidst the company's $200 billion AI investment plans.

AI-generated and recycled disaster videos from Venezuela and China show how quickly fabricated footage can outrun reliable information, leaving social media users to separate genuine eyewitness evidence from engagement bait

When you buy milk, the nutrition profile may shift with both labeling and season. A year-long study presented at NUTRITION 2026 reports that omega-3 fatty acids are highest in organic grass-fed milk and lowest in conventionally produced milk, while other fatty acid patterns depend on dairy system and time of year. Researchers led by Emily […]

arXiv:2607.24385v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Vertical farming is a promising approach for increasing food production in controlled environments while reducing land use, water consumption, and dependence on external climatic conditions. However, its large electricity demand, mainly driven by artificial lighting, still limits its energetic and economic sustainability. This study evaluates the techno-economic potential of an optical-fiber daylighting system designed to transport concentrated sunlight directly to the crop growing zones of a vertical farm. A validated transient vertical farm model was coupled with Tonatiuh ray-tracing simulations to assess a single-axis solar-tracked Fresnel concentration system. Five optical fiber typologies and three daylighting strategies were compared in terms of crop production, specific electrical energy consumption, and light cost, and benchmarked against light-pipe and rooftop photovoltaic solutions. The optical-fiber system achieved an annual

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Wheat Program (MWP) is issuing its annual call for research proposals to keep Michigan wheat farmers on the cutting edge of production and competitive in the marketplace. All proposals are due by close of business Friday, Aug. 21 to be considered for funding this year. “In the last 15 years, […] The post Michigan Wheat Program Issues Call for Research Proposals appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Houston Methodist Research Institute scientists have unveiled a biodegradable implant intended to deliver cancer-fighting immunotherapy drugs directly within tumors for prolonged periods. The goal is to enhance antitumor activity while reducing drug exposure to healthy tissue—one of the main challenges of systemic immunotherapy. The implant, described as a rice-sized biodegradable nanofibrous drug-eluting seed (b-NDES), acts […]

Plant-based diets are good for you. They promote gut, immune, metabolic and cardiovascular health, in part by cultivating a diverse community of intestinal bacteria.

ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University researchers have introduced BINN (Biogeochemistry-Informed Neural Network), an AI model designed to speed up and improve how scientists simulate Earth-system processes in agriculture and biogeochemistry. The team reports that BINN is about 50 times more efficient than earlier approaches while achieving similarly accurate estimates of soil organic carbon. The study, […]

A new genomic study from the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research and the University of Oxford argues that industrial poultry farming has turbocharged the spread of Campylobacter—a leading cause of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide. The researchers report a more than 100-fold increase in the movement of Campylobacter between hosts, enabling strains historically circulating mainly in […]

Strengthening the bond between people and nature—that is the aim of a German–Dutch EU project involving Oldenburg. The reasoning behind this is that people who feel they are part of the environment are more likely to campaign for its preservation.

Polyphenol-rich foods may support healthy brain aging, but no single food or diet has been shown to prevent dementia. A cup of tea, a handful of berries, or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil contains plant compounds that may influence processes tied to brain aging. A review by Semmelweis University researchers suggests that these [...]

Hundreds of produce industry professionals from across the supply chain participated today in a public webinar hosted by the California and Arizona Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) to learn what is currently known—and what remains unknown—about Cyclospora and the steps growers, shippers and buyers can take to reduce risk. During the webinar, food safety expert … The post LGMA Webinar Highlights Science-Based Strategies for Preventing Cyclospora appeared first on California Ag Network.

The big barrier to resilient, economically sound agriculture isn't scientific discovery but a lack of mission-driven public infrastructure. The post Guest article: Every transformative agriculture technology becomes an infrastructure story appeared first on AgFunderNews.

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Most of the carbon released during Canada's record-breaking 2023 wildfire season came from burning soil and peat, rather than trees, according to new research from McMaster University.

Scientists at Houston Methodist Research Institute have developed a biodegradable implant designed to deliver cancer-fighting immunotherapy drugs directly into tumors over an extended period, a strategy that could improve treatment effectiveness while reducing side effects.

Between frequent contamination recalls and rising food costs, growing indoors offers a safe and surprisingly simple alternative.

A low-dose leaf spray may help tomato plants thrive on farmland made unproductive by salt, according to a new study led by the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). The work targets a growing agricultural problem: salinity that disrupts how roots take up water and nutrients, ultimately suppressing growth and yield. When soils become […]

A new computer model is one of the first artificial intelligence tools to advance scientific discovery in agriculture and biogeochemistry and is 50 times more efficient than its predecessors, according to a study that offers a proof-of-principle for how AI might be used to shed light on obscure biological processes.

For decades, satellites have helped scientists observe Earth's changing landscapes. Now, they could also help answer one of agriculture's most pressing questions: How can the world produce more food while reducing its environmental impact?

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A new study by the Ineos Oxford Institute for Antimicrobial Research at the University of Oxford reveals that industrial poultry farming has led to a more than 100-fold increase in the movement of Campylobacter, allowing strains that once circulated in wild birds to mix extensively in commercial poultry populations.

The African armyworm is a highly destructive migratory pest that damages maize, sorghum, millet and sugarcane. These caterpillars also cause indirect damage to livestock by destroying grazing lands and pastures.

Between frequent contamination recalls and rising food costs, growing indoors offers a safe and surprisingly simple alternative.

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