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Lab-grown meat, gene editing and extreme fire: researchers' predictions for life in the 2100s

Climate change is transforming livestock farming—and at a faster rate than many anticipate. More frequent and intense heat waves place a heavy physiological strain on dairy cows.

Female farm managers are hidden in plain sight in ancient Roman texts, mentioned in laws, literature and grave inscriptions across five centuries. Modern historians have generally assumed they were housekeepers, in charge of domestic tasks and household meals, and segregated from the productive business of the farm.

A new study tracking soil microbial communities across six years of experimental drought in a tallgrass prairie finds that prolonged water stress diminishes biodiversity, pushing communities toward less predictable, harder-to-reverse configurations.

China’s water quality regulation has yielded significant environmental gains but at a steep economic cost for upstream agricultural communities, reveals new research from Cornell University. More than two decades ago, the Chinese government launched the Scientific Outlook on Development (SOD) initiative, a policy that links local leaders’ evaluations directly to improvements in environmental quality as […]

The world's longest-running soil warming experiment has revealed an unexpected climate concern. After nearly four decades, researchers found that warming can cause microbes to break down stable soil carbon that scientists once believed was largely protected. That releases extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, potentially accelerating global warming.

Rain or shine, Aussie farmers and farming communities have always looked out for one another. But when it comes to their own mental health, asking for help hasn't always come easily.

A groundbreaking advancement in thermoelectric technology promises to revolutionize energy harvesting by converting waste heat directly into electricity with unprecedented efficiency. Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the Shanghai Institute of Space Power Sources, and The University of Tokyo have engineered a segmented thermoelectric (TE) module that achieves a record peak energy conversion efficiency of […]

Water-saving irrigation methods like intermittent watering are critical for sustainable rice farming amid increasing freshwater scarcity. Yet, these practices inadvertently raise cadmium (Cd) levels in rice grains, posing serious food safety concerns. Now, a breakthrough from the Chinese Academy of Sciences unravels the molecular pathway driving this phenomenon, providing new hope for developing rice varieties […]

MADRID — Sugars are key biomolecules in living organisms, as they form the backbone of DNA and RNA and play a fundamental role in metabolic processes. In theories of the origin of life, sugars are also essential for the synthesis of the first nucleic acids. Despite their importance, one of the major questions in origin-of-life […] The post Sugar in Interstellar Space appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from biomass, is widely recognized for its potential to improve soil health and sequester carbon. However, its impact on soil carbon dynamics has been inconsistent across different soil types. Recent research published in Biochar reveals a critical chemical mechanism underlying these variable effects: biochar-derived hydroxyl radicals that suppress soil enzymes […]

Biochar has long been championed as a promising solution to enhance soil health while bolstering carbon sequestration. However, new global research reveals that its efficacy hinges critically on the nitrogen levels already present in soil. This groundbreaking study elucidates how soil nitrogen fundamentally influences both the quantum of carbon biochar can store and the biochemical […]

A new digital crop acreage reporting pilot is bringing USDA’s reporting process into the modern era, replacing paper maps with digital tools designed to improve accuracy and make reporting easier for farmers. ... Read More The post USDA Modernizes Crop Acreage Reporting with New Digital Pilot appeared first on AgNet West.

CROP+ meets The Fertilizer Institute's high standards for efficacy, safety, and composition. The post Verdesian Life Sciences’ CROP+ Earns Biostimulant Certification from The Fertilizer Institute appeared first on CropLife.

Women in Ag Tech (WiAT), an event empowering women in agricultural technology, will return as part of Tech Hub LIVE 2026 on July 20th in Des Moines. The post Women in Ag Tech Event Returns to Tech Hub LIVE, Spotlighting Leadership in Agricultural Innovation appeared first on CropLife.

Water-saving irrigation practices, including intermittent irrigation, are essential for sustainable rice cultivation amid growing freshwater shortages. However, periodic drainage creates aerobic soil conditions that drastically boost cadmium (Cd) bioavailability, leading to severe grain Cd enrichment. Disentangling the relationship between water conservation and high grain Cd has been a critical challenge for rice breeders and soil scientists worldwide.

New avocado rootstock research is helping pave the way for improved orchard performance, greater water efficiency and expanded growing opportunities around the world. A recent report highlighted an international collaboration between the University ... Read More The post Avocado Rootstock Research Advances Through International Collaboration appeared first on AgNet West.

Researchers have discovered that a group of viruses known to infect an agriculturally important plant pathogen has remained genetically stable for an astonishing four decades. The discovery of a disease-fighting virus that doesn't mutate at a rapid rate points the way toward new tools for fighting crop disease—and highlights how little is known about viruses that infect bacteria in agricultural settings.

Biodiesel is a cleaner alternative to regular diesel, although it does have its own pros and cons. How long can biodiesel last in storage?

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The Savonius rotor was originally designed by Finnish inventor Sigurd Savonius in 1922. It is classed as a drag-type device, and is understood to have relatively low efficiency but high reliability. Interest in the Savonius rotor and other types of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) became elevated during the oil embargo and resulting energy crisis. Also, during the 60s and 70s, the Savonius was considered as an example of appropriate technology for rural development in the third world due to its low maintenance requirements.

CRISPR Flips a Hidden Switch Inside Human Cells Scientists have developed a powerful new technique to control protein production, a key process behind growth, development, and cancer. Researchers have created a novel method using CRISPR which can control the production of proteins in the cells. The research can give scientists more critical insights into cell […] The post New CRISPR Method Helps Scientists Control Protein Production in Cells appeared first on BioTecNika.

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Future therapies for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) must target both the virus and its immune response to ensure babies get the best possible outcomes, finds a new study by researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH).

New research by the University of Oxford and the Stockholm Resilience Centre at Stockholm University has revealed that most biodiversity commitments made by large, influential companies are not precise enough to enable society to evaluate whether they are making progress toward meeting their commitments. The results have been published in One Earth.

A pig farm in north-west England is using electricity generated from slurry-fed anaerobic digestion to power artificial-intelligence compute...

BROOKINGS, S.D. — The South Dakota State University Dairy Quiz Bowl Team claimed the top spot at the American Dairy Science Association’s Annual Meeting in Milwaukee June 21-24. The quiz bowl contest held at the conference every year is hosted for undergraduate student teams from across the country. This year’s team from SDSU included Hayley […] The post SDSU Dairy Quiz Bowl Team Places First at American Dairy Science Association Annual Conference appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

FARGO, N.D. — Farmers, crop advisers, agribusiness professionals and community members are invited to a field day hosted by North Dakota State University’s North Central Research Extension Center on July 15. The annual event will provide the latest research-based information on crop production, livestock, soil health, pest management and agricultural markets from NDSU Extension specialists […] The post NDSU Sets North Central Research Extension Center Field Day for July 15 appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

arXiv:2607.09529v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Food formulation requires balancing taste, nutrition, sustainability, and cost. Traditionally, new foods have emerged through empirical experimentation, expert intuition, and iterative refinement. Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly across food science, yet most applications remain isolated prediction and optimization tasks rather than parts of a broader scientific framework. Here we define a unified framework for the generative science of food formulation, in which digital food representations enable artificial intelligence to predict, discover, generate, organize, simulate, and optimize. We illustrate this framework through sustainability and nutrition, where generative artificial intelligence transforms environmental and nutritional metrics from post hoc evaluation criteria into explicit design objectives. Finally, we identify the data, models, benchmarks, and automation that will establish computational food design as a

Biodiesel is available in several blends, with the most common ones being B5 and B20. The numbers indicate what sets these two fuel types apart.

How Green Revolution built global food empire (2 – 5) Dr Ashraf Abul Saud When people talk about the Green Revolution, they usually focus on the big jump in food production and how it helped fight hunger. There is, however, another side to the story, one about money, big markets, giant companies, and quiet control […] The post From Rockefeller to Monsanto appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Water reserves are being depleted rapidly in northern Italy, threatening farming as the region's main river dries up, local officials warned Friday.

Agricultural soils are recognized as significant sources of nitrous oxide (N₂O), a potent greenhouse gas primarily produced through microbial nitrogen transformations. A groundbreaking study spanning five typical Chinese farmland soils has revealed that identical carbon and nitrogen inputs can generate markedly different N₂O emission profiles, a phenomenon influenced heavily by soil acidity, nutrient status, and […]

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An assistant vice president of underwriting and sales with Nationwide Insurance says agriculture’s quick adaptation of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, is bringing with it new considerations for farm insurance policies. Justin Owens says a typical farm policy likely doesn’t cover drones and the inherent liability that comes with them. “Some farm policies today actually […] The post Increased ag drone use spurring insurance coverage options appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

A Purdue University Extension specialist says weed control has been difficult for farmers this year.   “It’s been a nightmare for trying to control weeds,” he says. Tommy Butts says variable environmental conditions have been impacting herbicide effectiveness. “We’ve been cool all year, so our crop has been slow to grow,” he says. “At some points […] The post Purdue weed scientist: 2026 has been a “nightmare” for weed control appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Mississippi State scientists are building on two decades of irrigation research to identify production practices that help growers save water while improving crop yields.

Researchers at the Center for Crop and Food Innovation (CCFI) have made a significant contribution to a landmark study, uncovering tens of thousands of previously hidden structural variations influencing agriculturally important traits in the mung bean. The study, published today in Nature Genetics, presents the world's first graph-based pan-genome for the pulse crop, offering a comprehensive resource for understanding the genetic basis of key agronomic traits and accelerating crop improvement.

GLENMONT, N.Y. — A Soil Health Field Day will take place at 722 Route 9W, Glenmont, NY 12077 on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Join us for a morning at the Bethlehem Environmental Commons learning the basics of cover crops and soil health. This field day with New York Soil […] The post Soil Health Field Day - FREE appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Did you think broccoli could get any better for you? Researchers at the University of Florida may have found a way to make that possible. Researchers at the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) have identified a way to increase the level of health-boosting compounds in broccoli, kale, cabbage, Brussels […] The post UF/IFAS Research Opens Path to Even Healthier Broccoli, Cabbage and Kale appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State University researchers are advancing industry understanding of dark-cutting beef through coordinated, interdisciplinary work across the OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences and the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center (FAPC). Dark-cutting beef occurs when pre-harvest reduces muscle glycogen, resulting in a darker appearance and an elevated pH. Although the product […] The post From Science to Market: OSU Ag Research Advances Understanding of Dark-Cutting Beef appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Prince William plays crazy golf in Hastings as Prince Harry returns to the UK after a court defeat, with royal fans declaring the heir to the throne 'unbothered' by his brother's legal woes.

A settlement by the company with the Federal Trade Commission will allow farmers and local mechanics to make their own fixes, instead of relying on authorized dealers.

Key Takeaways Traceability plays a crucial role in food production, directly linked to safety and compliance. An ERP

arXiv:2607.07759v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Agricultural supply chains are vulnerable to disruptions through linked biophysical and economic systems. We develop an AI-powered tool that integrates economic models (GTAP) with biophysical models (APSIM) to analyze supply chain shocks, enabling policymakers and market participants to assess cross-disciplinary impacts through queries and responses written in natural language.

This review demonstrates how nanozyme aptasensors combine synthetic enzyme-like nanomaterials with DNA or RNA aptamers to enhance selective biosensing across clinical, environmental, and food-safety applications. The paper compares three major sensor designs, NAISA, adsorption/desorption-based systems, and amplification-based platforms, while outlining the key challenges for point-of-care translation.

Facing both climate change and a crashing pollinator population, plants may be evolving to attract pollinators rather than adapting to a warming climate, and the trade-off has resulted in a steep decline in plants' rate of adaptation, according to a University of Michigan study. The researchers, studying morning glories, observed a 96% decrease in the population's rate of adaptation over nine years. The declining rate of adaptation could affect farmers, who deal with morning glory as an agricultural nuisance. The research is published in the journal Evolution Letters.

MEDFORD, Mass. — A smartwatch can tell us the level of oxygen in our blood, when our sleep is restless, or the number of steps we take in a day. Now imagine that kind of tracking ability for plants. By the time farmers see curling leaves or stunted growth in their fields, their crops may […] The post Plants Get Wearables to Track Their Health appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Imagine a wearable smartwatch for plants—capable of real-time monitoring of vital signs before stress becomes visible. Scientists at Tufts University have developed an innovative “tattoo-like” sensor that adheres to plant leaves and a complementary stretchable band for stems, creating a powerful new way to monitor crop health at the physiological level. This breakthrough technology enables […]

Facing the dual pressures of climate change and plunging pollinator numbers, plants may be evolving traits to attract pollinators at the expense of adapting to warming climates—a trade-off that has drastically reduced their rate of adaptation. This revelation comes from a recent University of Michigan study focused on morning glories, which observed a staggering 96% […]

A recent study reveals geographic biases in how aquatic animals have been tracked and researched across the globe, with a preference toward politically stable, English-speaking countries with high conservation funding. Researchers are sounding the alarm in the hope of ensuring biodiversity hotspots elsewhere in the world are not left understudied.

Learn how a recent typhoon-caused flood in southern China unleashed hundreds of venomous snakes onto unsuspecting residential areas, with one death already reported.

A Purdue University Extension weed scientist says the weather swings this year created the right environment for early-season herbicide injury. Tommy Butts tells Brownfield, “We saw quite a bit of glufosinate and liberty injury over the top of Enlist E3 soybeans with the cool, wet conditions. It’s all cosmetic. None of it is going to […] The post Purdue weed scientist says weather conditions increased herbicide injury across the state  appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Healthy plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes are the foundation of a healthy diet for anyone, no matter how old they are.

The Future of Agricultural and Food Research: Embracing Living Labs for Systemic Transformation The journey of food from production to consumption involves a complex value chain that demands innovative approaches for research and practice to converge effectively. A promising model gaining traction in agricultural and food systems is the concept of living labs—dynamic environments where […]

An ag economist says the profitability prospects for the 2026 soybean crop have improved due to the recent uptick in soybean prices. Ben Brown with the University of Missouri Extension tells Brownfield two factors have led to an increase in demand, providing the perfect storm to boost prices: biofuels policy and China’s follow through on […] The post China demand, biofuels policy fuel better 2026 soybean profit outlook appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

The director of conservation agriculture and farm operations at Missouri Soybeans says the future of farming includes more robotics, precision agriculture and innovative technologies designed to improve efficiency. Clayton Light tells Brownfield “Obviously robotics are up and coming, very promising, but it’s going to take a while for it to get there. Definitely the drones […] The post Missouri Soybeans: robotics, precision ag and innovation are shaping the future of farming appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

A smartwatch can tell us the level of oxygen in our blood, when our sleep is restless or the number of steps we take in a day. Now imagine that kind of tracking ability for plants. By the time farmers see curling leaves or stunted growth in their fields, their crops may already have spent days under stress.

INTEGRA Biosciences' ASSIST PLUS and VOYAGER pipette revolutionize BW Fusion's R&D, boosting throughput and reliability in agricultural biotech processes.

Faced with heightened geopolitical instability and the persistent threat of maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf nations are moving aggressively to secure their domestic food supply chains. Now, Korea’s advanced agricultural sector is positioning itself as a key technological ally in that effort. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, alongside the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), said Thursday that AgroSolution Korea finalized a $2.6 million contract with United Arab Emirates buyer Alfafa to export a factory-style vertical smart farm. The agreement represents a major breakthrough for Korea's agricultural export ambitions in the Middle East. Under the UAE’s "National Food Security Strategy 2051," the country currently relies on imports for more than 90 percent of its food requirements. While Abu Dhabi had prioritized smart agriculture as a strategic state industry long before the latest regional unrest, commercial experts note that

Faced with heightened geopolitical instability and the persistent threat of maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf nations are moving aggressively to secure their domestic food supply chains. Now, Korea’s advanced agricultural sector is positioning itself as a key technological ally in that effort. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, alongside the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), said Thursday that AgroSolution Korea finalized a $2.6 million contract with United Arab Emirates buyer Alfafa to export a factory-style vertical smart farm. The agreement represents a major breakthrough for Korea's agricultural export ambitions in the Middle East. Under the UAE’s "National Food Security Strategy 2051," the country currently relies on imports for more than 90 percent of its food requirements. While Abu Dhabi had prioritized smart agriculture as a strategic state industry long before the latest regional unrest, commercial experts note that

Farmers are getting more tools in their toolbox, thanks to new research from the University of Missouri that shows how they can tweak planting practices to make the most of every acre.

A new scientific review outlines how satellites and other remote sensing technologies are increasingly shaping how biodiversity and ecosystem health can be monitored at scale—offering new opportunities for countries reporting under international nature targets, while also underscoring important limitations.

Microbiologists from Stellenbosch University in South Africa have discovered a previously unknown bacterial genus within the phylum Acidobacteriota. It is the first genus from this phylum to be described from Southern Africa.

Neglected Indigenous Livestock and Forages Offer Breakthrough Promise for Climate-Resilient Food Systems In a rapidly warming world, the urgent need for sustainable livestock systems has propelled attention toward indigenous ruminant breeds and underutilized forage species across Asia. These native resources present a promising avenue for climate-resilient agriculture, combining adaptive traits with environmental benefits that conventional […]

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Europe risks a severe crisis if the decline of wild pollinators continues. This is the key message of a new white paper prepared by 135 researchers from eight research consortia, including the projects BUTTERFLY, RestPoll, ProPollSoil and PolinERA, all involving researchers from Aarhus University. Among the authors are Claus Rasmussen, Martin Hvarregaard Thorsøe, James Williams, Johan Axelman and Chris Topping from the Department of Agroecology. The work is published in Zenodo.

Europe faces a potential ecological and agricultural crisis as wild pollinators continue to decline at alarming rates, according to a comprehensive white paper authored by 135 researchers from eight EU-funded consortia. This interdisciplinary study underscores the pivotal role that wild pollinators—including bees, butterflies, and hoverflies—play not only in food production but also across multiple societal […]

The speed at which a cell produces proteins is a decisive factor in determining whether it divides, specializes or retains its stem cell properties. A team of researchers led by Professor Stefan H. Stricker, professor of epigenetic engineering at LMU's Biomedical Center and research group leader at Helmholtz Munich, has worked with international partners to demonstrate directly for the first time that the amount of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) directly regulates these processes. Their results were published in the journal Science.

Across North America, in places such as Illinois, Iowa and Texas, farmers are busy growing the crops the world depends on for food, fuel and fiber.

image: Review and synthesis of 30 years of biochar research and development view more  Credit: Stephen Joseph A new online Forum on Biochar Research will bring together global expertise to explain how three decades of biochar science are reshaping understanding of soil health, crop productivity and climate action. The event, titled “Review and synthesis of 30 […]

Maize (corn) is a major dietary staple in Maya communities past and present because of its reliability, potential for surplus, and suitability as both food and fodder. It became so important to ancient Mesoamerican communities that it even became central to many of their religious beliefs, and arguably, they built their societies on it. Yet maize has a major nutritional limitation.

The relentless adaptability of weeds is pushing farmers into a corner, and this summer’s wet weather across the southeastern United States has only intensified the crisis. Frequent rains in June prevented timely herbicide applications, allowing aggressive species like Palmer amaranth and goosegrass to balloon past the ideal treatment window. Now, researchers from the University of […]

Turning agricultural waste into a powerful tool for healing degraded soils just became a lot more feasible, thanks to an unlikely ally: sunlight. A new study reveals that exposing hydrochar—a charcoal-like material made from biomass—to simulated solar radiation dramatically boosts its ability to revitalize depleted farmland, offering a low-energy pathway to tackle two pressing global […]

Two new studies examining gray wolves in California paint a complex picture of life on the state's ranching landscapes: Wolves eat cattle more than anything else, and the presence of the predators causes significant stress among livestock.

A comprehensive study of more than 1,100 springs in the American West warns that critical biodiversity hot spots are facing a mounting extinction crisis.

AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has awarded nearly $1 million through its Maine Healthy Soils Program to help 19 farms implement projects that improve soil health, increase farm resilience, and strengthen long-term agricultural sustainability. The DACF awarded $960,000 through the competitive Soil Health Implementation Grant (SHIG) program, which provides […] The post Maine Healthy Soils Program Awards Nearly $1 Million to Help Farmers Build Resilience appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

PLANT CITY, Fla. — Bacterial spot disease isn’t just a nuisance for tomato growers – it’s a relentless, weather-powered villain that can ruin a field of promising fruit, threatening farm profits. When warm rains roll in and humidity hangs in the air, the pathogen behind bacterial spot comes alive, spreading fast and scarring tomatoes so […] The post Scientists Try to Limit Nasty Tomato Disease From Spreading via Grower Spraying appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Healthy plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans and legumes are the foundation of a healthy diet for anyone, no matter how old they are. But that's especially true for children, for whom these foods are rich in essential nutrients that support normal growth, learning, mood and long-term health.

The Pork Checkoff’s Swine Disease Research Task Force recently funded new research projects to improve understanding of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) and porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV).

The EU's new livestock strategy focuses on sustainability, competitiveness, and resilience, aiming to support farmers and ensure food security while addressing environmental and economic challenges.

AMRUT Drone Mission and Salam Kisan partnered to connect trained drone pilots with farmers, expanding precision agriculture, improving input efficiency, creating rural livelihoods, and accelerating drone adoption across Maharashtra.

arXiv:2607.06337v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Robotic tree-fruit harvesting is a flagship problem for agricultural automation, but progress is bottlenecked by the cost and irreproducibility of field experiments: an orchard is available only weeks a year, every tree is different, and a control error can permanently damage the crop or the plant. The tree models used in graphics and agronomy are geometrically detailed but physically inert, while the GPU-parallel simulators used in robot learning contain no plausible trees. We present OrchardBench, a physically-grounded, GPU-parallel simulation of apple-orchard trees on the Newton engine. Each tree is grown by a stochastic L-system and instantiated as a fully articulated body: branches are compliant torsional spring-dampers whose stiffness follows Euler-Bernoulli beam theory, they break at a wood modulus of rupture and fall as free hinges, and apples are independent bodies on stem tethers that detach at literature-grounded pull forces

Scientists reported the first evidence of nanoplastics in mainland Antarctic soil, detecting multiple polymers in samples from the McMurdo Dry Valleys. The findings suggest Antarctica’s remote terrestrial ecosystems are exposed to plastic contamination from local sources and long-range atmospheric transport.

The DNA in a single cup of water can track wildlife, monitor pollution and survey pathogens in waterways and their surroundings, all at the same time.

The collaboration will deploy Moa’s proprietary discovery platforms with Corteva’s deep herbicide R&D expertise. The post Moa Technology and Corteva Collaborate to Accelerate Discovery of Novel Herbicides appeared first on CropLife.

Recent additions across sales and business development complete a multi-year investment in customer engagement, distribution partnerships, marketing, and commercial execution. The post Verdesian Life Sciences Completes Strategic Buildout of Commercial Leadership Team to Support Continued Growth appeared first on CropLife.

A single gram of soil contains between 10 million and 1 billion viruses. Most of those viruses do not infect plants, animals or people, but they do target bacteria and other microbes. Because of their influence on microbial communities, viruses can affect nutrient cycling and soil health. Understanding how they behave is therefore crucial to supporting agriculture, food production and water quality.

The director of Michigan State University AgBioResearch says maintaining state funding for agricultural research in the next fiscal year is a short-term win. George Smith tells Brownfield the state’s second-largest industry needs continuous investments to remain viable. “We deliver on addressing problems of the industries, which can change on an annual basis, but it does […] The post Modest increases to MSU AgBioResearch & Extension funding in Michigan budget as research needs grow appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Sterile flies are crucial as the cattle industry fights New World screwworm, and a new technology could be the key to eradicating the pest.   Stephanie Gamez, the research and development lead for Agragene says the company’s precision-guided sterile insect technique is a game changer. “It uses CRISPR gene editing,” she says.  “Pretty much we use this tool to sterilize insect males and also kill females.”  St. Louis-based Agragene was one […] The post CRISPR-powered sterile flies could help eradicate New World screwworm appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

The native plant movement gets a lot right, but there’s so much more to consider.

Testing how quickly a biodegradable plastic actually breaks down in the environment can take months, sometimes years, of lab work. A new study from the Agricultural University of Athens, offers a faster alternative: a machine-learning tool that predicts biodegradation outcomes for a widely used bioplastic almost instantly.

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WATERLOO, N.Y. — Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) is one of the four New York State 4-H Pillars. What better way to engage, cultivate curiosity, and learn to love STEM than to meet professionals in the field! We are grateful to Mike Dressing, proprietor of Community Drone Collective, for his willingness to share his […] The post Empire Drone Day 2026 appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

As food system resilience gains renewed attention in EU policy discussions ahead of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the EU, new research from the EIT Food Consumer Observatory highlights a key challenge for the agri-food sector: consumers may care about how their food is produced, but technical terms such as "resilient" and "regenerative" agriculture are unlikely to influence food choices unless they are translated into clear, personal benefits.

ATHENS, Ga. — When a problem arises within Georgia’s agriculture industry, George Vellidis would like the University of Georgia’s Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture (IIPA) to be one of the first places industry leaders turn for answers. To become that resource, IIPA experts need the kind of on-the-ground insights only insiders can provide. That’s the animating […] The post IIPA Launches Industry Advisory Board to Strengthen Ties Between Research, Georgia Stakeholders appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.