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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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Orbem has begun operating its first MRI-based in-ovo sexing system in the US, and expects a second installation to go live in mid-August. The post Orbem begins US rollout of MRI-based in-ovo sexing tech appeared first on AgFunderNews.

The descriptions of the two new additions to the European snail fauna, named Cochlostoma komarnica and Cochlostoma dobrido, have been published in the open-access Biodiversity Data Journal.

Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH)—the capture of water from air through condensation or sorption—may soon move from standalone prototypes to a practical role inside biomedical devices. In a new study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, researchers frame AWH not simply as a water source, but as a reversible way to manage the local microenvironment where patients’ […]

Two newly described land-snail species have expanded Europe’s known Cochlostoma fauna, according to a new open-access study published in Biodiversity Data Journal. The species—Cochlostoma komarnica and Cochlostoma dobrido—are tiny, conical snails about 6 mm long, living on limestone rock faces where they graze algae and lichens. Unlike most terrestrial snails, these species position their eyes […]

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

One of the challenges of searching for technosignatures (i.e., signs that intelligent life somewhere in the universe has created technology) is understanding what to look for. Technology is a very broad area, and different types would show up as different features. One of the most commonly cited is a Dyson sphere, which attempts to encapsulate a star and capture its outgoing light to produce energy. But while we've looked for the mid-infrared waste heat these structures would produce for decades, we haven't found a definitive instance of one. According to a new paper, available as a preprint on arXiv by Turkish high school student Sahin Torlakcik, that might be because we are looking for the wrong type of energy altogether.

arXiv:2607.22314v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Multiple Sequence Alignments (MSAs) provide protein language models with explicit evolutionary context, but their large depth makes subsampling unavoidable under limited token budgets. Existing strategies, including random selection, identity-based filtering, and diversity-driven sampling, are effective heuristics, yet provide limited control over the evolutionary signals retained in the subset. In this work, we recast MSA subsampling as an explicit optimization problem, where key evolutionary measures, including query identity and diversity, are treated as controllable objectives. Building on this view, we introduce AP-REASONER, an Affinity-Propagation-based factor-graph approach. With evolution-aware unary factors, exemplar-consistency factors, and two control knobs, AP-REASONER performs factor-graph reasoning through message passing to infer a fixed-budget MSA subset. Experiments on long-range contact prediction and conformational

Buildout of large AI data centers in regions historically specializing on agriculture may have long-lasting

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

The agricultural biotech start-up was co-founded in 2017 by Prof Liam Dolan of Dublin and Clément Champion. Read more: Irish co-founded agritech start-up Moa closes £22.2m Series C round

China’s agriculture sector needs more advanced technology and innovation to boost yields and improve food security – not more farmland and crops, according to a rural policy expert. The remarks came after a state media investigation alleged that officials in central China had inflated the size of mandatory rice crops to hit their targets. CCTV programme Focus Report aired its investigation on July 14, claiming officials in Jianghua Yao – a county in Yongzhou, Hunan province – had misreported the...

Land degradation may be doing more than shrinking ecosystems—it could also be quietly widening the distance between what crops could produce and what they actually do. In a new analysis published in Nature Food, researchers report that degraded land is linked to larger yield gaps across croplands worldwide, suggesting that soil and land quality losses […]

When Zhou Yuxiang, founder and CEO of Shanghai-headquartered Black Lake Technologies, wanted to sell his artificial intelligence (AI) automation solutions to millions of family-run factories across China, he came up with an unconventional strategy: hiring food delivery workers to make sales. His entire sales team, hired from various industrial cities, survived a gruelling five-day boot camp on articulating how AI can solve specific manufacturing pain points. “They are very street-smart,” the...

LOWESVILLE, Va. — Livestock trailers are a common sight on roads, and giving extra space and having patience can help protect both people and animals. Whether moving cattle to pasture, transporting livestock to market or taking animals to county fairs, farmers regularly haul live animals along Virginia roadways. But unlike standard cargo, transporting livestock is […] The post Slow Down, Give Space Around Farmers Hauling Animals appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Indigenous and traditional knowledge is increasingly recognized as a resource for addressing the intertwined crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health and nutrition failures. Yet a persistent mismatch remains: health and nutrition education often arrives through top-down, medicalized programming that sidelines local food knowledge and communicative practices. A new systematic review now asks […]

A major recall of nearly 20 million eggs has been announced due to potential Salmonella contamination, affecting several US states. Consumers are advised to check their egg cartons for specific recall codes.

A new study is turning climate uncertainty into a controllable variable for rice farming by using grid-scale, high-efficiency precision irrigation. The research, published in 2026, addresses a problem familiar to farmers worldwide: rainfall patterns and evapotranspiration demands are shifting, while water supply and distribution infrastructure must still deliver stable yields. Instead of relying on fixed […]

Diverting household and commercial food scraps from landfills toward composting and anaerobic digestion can cut greenhouse-gas emissions and support a circular bioeconomy. But the transition isn’t automatically clean: recycling can shift pollution pathways by altering nutrient runoff into waterways and by carrying contamination—especially plastic packaging—into soil. Now, a new US-wide analysis uses integrated mass-balance modelling […]

One of the challenges of searching for “technosignatures” (i.e. signs that intelligent life somewhere in the universe has created technology) is understanding what to look for. Technology is a very broad area, and different types would show up as different features. One of the most commonly cited is a Dyson sphere, which attempts to encapsulate a star and capture it’s outgoing light to produce energy. But while we’ve looked for the mid-infrared waste heat these structures would produce for decades, we haven’t found a definitive instance of one. According to a new paper, available in pre-print on arXiv by Turkish high school student Sahin Torlakcik, that might be because we are looking for the wrong type of energy all together.

USDA invites universities and stakeholders to build AI tools unlocking germplasm data for faster plant science breakthroughs. The post USDA Asks Partners to Develop AI Solutions to Accelerate Crop Innovation appeared first on CropLife.

A panel of veteran retailers discussed the key challenges possibly limiting further adoption of ag tech and why retailers need to keep pushing forward. The post Ag Retailers Identify Obstacles to Further Tech Adoption appeared first on CropLife.

Fresh off Tech Hub LIVE, we explore how ag technology is delivering real-world value, from streamlining office workflows to boosting in-field efficiency. The post CropLife Retail Week: How AI and Smart Tech Are Changing Farming, Tech Hub Live 2026 and What Ag Retailers Need appeared first on CropLife.

A Yale-led research team has proposed a less expensive — and more environmentally friendly — method for removing

By Dr Ashraf Abul Saud The Middle East stands among the world’s most exposed regions to climate change. Beyond rising temperatures and chronic water shortages, the region’s heavy reliance on imported food and farming technology has left it increasingly dependent on outside powers. Some scholars describe this dynamic as a form of climate and agricultural […] The post How climate, agricultural technologies open door to foreign influence  (4-5)  appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

A 20-year study of more than 65,000 postmenopausal women found that higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet was associated with a lower risk of overall cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure.

A fertiliser explosion at Highlands Farm in Essex led to a major emergency response, hospitalising 20 firefighters and destroying several vehicles.

A recall of over 19 million eggs due to salmonella concerns has reignited debate over US food safety regulations, highlighting the impact of recent policy changes on consumer protection.

Plant-based drinks differ sharply in protein, fiber, sugar and processing; from low-protein rice and coconut drinks to the clear nutritional winner, here is how six popular options compare

Drone makers are trying to reshore production in the US but remained heavily dependent on overseas suppliers for key components. The post USA Drone Motors emerges from stealth to target gap in domestic drone supply chain appeared first on AgFunderNews.

MANHATTAN, Kan. — As Kansas wheat harvest wraps up, producers are leaving the field with something just as valuable as the grain in their trucks: data that can drive smarter decisions for years to come. Deepak Joshi, a precision agriculture specialist at Kansas State University, said yield data collected by combine harvesters is one of […] The post Data and Drones Helping Farmers Squeeze More From Every Acre appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

“Consumers should not be faced with a trade-off between nutrition and food safety,” writes Susan Mayne, former director of the FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

BOISE, Idaho — Healthy soil is more than just dirt and small bits of minerals; hence, it is full of life. There are billions of tiny things in the soil. They always help to recycle important nutrients in the soil. These living things also help to create new organic matter. They work to keep the […] The post Understanding the Role of Soil Decomposers in Sustainable Agriculture appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

CORVALLIS, Ore. – An electrochemical sensor developed at Oregon State University holds promise for making food quality testing faster, more accurate, more environmentally friendly and less expensive. The novel sensor, which also has potential applications in health care and environmental monitoring, is based on the design principle of engineered interfacial chemistry. The sensor requires tiny […] The post Oxide-Based Sensor Opens Door to Greener, Faster, More Accurate Quality Testing of Food appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

As the climate becomes increasingly variable and extreme events become more frequent, accelerating the use of innovations that can strengthen agricultural resilience has become a priority for agrifood systems. Science has made progress in developing solutions with the potential to help farmers address these challenges. However, ensuring that knowledge about these innovations reaches more farmers and is understood, adapted and scaled remains one of the major challenges in research for development.

Jon Bon Jovi stopped his Madison Square Garden residency show after just 90 minutes due to a health issue, with Train frontman Pat Monahan stepping in to help.

New World screwworm, a concerning pest that mainly affects livestock and wildlife, was detected in South Texas in June 2026. It has since expanded northward in Texas, and there was one case in New Mexico as of July 23, 2026.

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Jenny Yue launched OHME! Foods with $5,000 (£3,740) in 2023. It cleared $100,000 at farmers' markets and is on track for $1M this fiscal year.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to speed up progress in plant science by calling on universities and stakeholders to help build new AI tools that can translate the huge amount of germplasm data the agency collects. Through the Genesis Mission and the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AgARDA), […] The post USDA Asks Partners to Develop AI Solutions to Accelerate Crop Innovation appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

MANHATTAN, Kan. — As New World screwworm continues spreading, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), Kansas State University (K-State), North American Deer Farmers Association, American Sheep Industry Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Kansas Department of Agriculture are investing $269,560 in a Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to identify the livestock, wildlife and […] The post FFAR Research to Strengthen U.S. New World Screwworm Preparedness appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Blood samples already taken from newborn calves could offer researchers a new way to investigate early-life exposure to Johne’s disease. ...

An electric, modular robot equipped with sensors, capable of moving non-invasively through orchards and vineyards and detecting crop diseases, is now available to farmers and agricultural producers.

Korea’s top agricultural research authority has unveiled an ambitious green-biotech agenda alongside European scientists, seeking to build sustainable food systems as global agriculture grapples with climate volatility, land degradation and shifting energy dynamics. At the 18th Europe-Korea Conference on Science and Technology in Toulouse, France, the Rural Development Administration (RDA) — Korea’s central government agency for agricultural research — hosted a specialized session showcasing how artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced biotechnology are redefining modern farming. The conference, which drew roughly 1,000 researchers, policymakers and industry experts under the theme "The Future of Science and Technology Driven by AI," provided an unprecedented stage for Korean agricultural innovation. Rather than focusing merely on conventional crop yields or traditional farm machinery, the Korean delegation presented high-value biological applications engineered for a decarbonized

Graham's Family Dairy recalls milk from UK supermarkets over potential antibiotic contamination, posing a risk to those with allergies. Consumers are advised to check and return affected products.

Plant diversity has long been regarded as key to stable and resilient ecosystems. However, until now, little has been understood about why it has different effects in agricultural areas than in grasslands or forests. An international research group, in which the Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (LIB) played a leading role, has now investigated this question for the first time on a global scale.

A new study led by Japanese researchers from Tohoku University and the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) reveals that some of the minerals most essential for green technologies may have a significant negative impact on biodiversity. Using remote sensing and machine learning, the scientists produced an unprecedented global map of mined commodities.

Coffee grounds that usually end up being thrown away can have a second life as a raw material for producing biofuels and other high-value-added products. A study by the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) has evaluated how to extract oil from coffee grounds efficiently while preserving the rest of the plant material so that it can also be used in other processes.

Biological invasions pose serious threats to biodiversity, ecosystem function, economies, and human health (1). Live seafood trading is a major pathway for the introduction of non-native and invasive species (2–5). Although existing local and global frameworks align with international treaties, regulations are often outdated, weakly enforced, and inconsistent across countries (6–9). To address these gaps, a more robust and coordinated approach is needed to reinforce existing biosecurity protocols.

A new study reveals that human activities have fundamentally reshaped biodiversity patterns on islands across the globe, with important implications for how scientists understand ecology, evolution and conservation.

Moa says it has already discovered more than 80 novel modes of action areas for controlling weeds and breaking through weed resistance. The post Moa Technology raises $30m to advance novel modes of action in weed management appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Startups making lactoferrin via precision fermentation are exploring ways to differentiate themselves as more players pile into the space. The post All G makes US debut with low-iron lactoferrin made via precision fermentation appeared first on AgFunderNews.

In cases of extreme drought, soil organic carbon does not improve crop yields, Colorado State University research has found. The finding contradicts the commonly held belief that soil organic carbon benefits yields most during drought.

On the final day of the 2026 ag technology conference, speakers looked at the question of data: Who, What, and Why. The post Tech Hub LIVE Day 3: Digging Through the Data appeared first on CropLife.

ATHENS, Ga. — For many Georgia farmers, the workday doesn’t end when they leave the field. After long hours of planting, spraying and harvesting crops, many still spend evenings completing paperwork, compliance reports and operational recordkeeping. On a recent morning, University of Georgia student Bradley Smith traveled to the UGA Tifton campus and sat alongside […] The post Through Google-funded Initiative, UGA Students Use AI Technology, Community Engagement to Support GA Farmers appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The USDA NIFA NEXTGEN Animal Science Discovery Program (ANSCId) concluded its third summer on July 10 with a closing ceremony at the Douglass Student Center, Trayes Hall, on the Rutgers–New Brunswick campus. The intensive residential experience served 36 students across three experiential learning tracks while bringing together faculty, mentors and leaders […] The post USDA NIFA NEXTGEN Animal Science Discovery Program Expands National Reach in Third Summer appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

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Keeping food waste out of landfills provides climate and other environmental benefits, and Vermont requires residents to divert these materials to better management pathways. With other states considering similar policies, UVM researchers studied the potential outcomes of bringing these efforts to a national scale.

SENECA CO., N.Y. — New York Soil Health will host a full-day field event on Aug. 13 at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls, featuring nationally recognized regenerative farmer Rick Clark, Cornell soil scientist Dr. Harold van Es, outdoor demonstration plots, farmer discussions, and hands-on learning opportunities. The event runs from 9 a.m. […] The post Rick Clark to Headline at NY Soil Health Field Day appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Applications for CDFA’s Dairy Plus Program are open through September 14, and this is anticipated to be the final funding opportunity available to help producers implement advanced manure management technologies. To help producers evaluate their options and make informed decisions, CDQAP is hosting two educational events focused on manure management technologies eligible for Dairy Plus … The post Explore Manure Technologies Before Dairy Plus Applications Close appeared first on California Ag Network.

A Yale-led research team has proposed a less expensive—and more environmentally friendly—method for removing certain "forever chemicals" from millions of acres of farmland in the United States and around the world.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pork was proud to sponsor the Nourish the Future Conference at Fair Oaks Farms, an event that brought educators together to explore agriculture, food production and classroom learning. Through hands-on experiences and conversations with industry professionals, 35 science teachers gained new resources and a better understanding of modern farming. Indiana Pork’s support […] The post Indiana Pork Supports Science Teachers appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

APPLETON, Wis. — Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is pleased to announce the new Soil Health Equipment Purchase Program that will assist farmers across the Fox-Wolf Basin to invest in equipment that supports soil health and improved water quality. Local farmers continue to lead the way in adopting practices that protect water quality. The equipment needed to […] The post Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Soil Health Equipment Purchase Program appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Factors such as erosion, dehydration and soil compaction are jeopardizing food supplies for broad swaths of the world's population, according to a study by the University of Bonn, the University of Minnesota, the University of Basel and Hamburg University of Technology. If human-made soil degradation were reversed by 10%, Earth's arable land could feed an extra 70 million or so people in purely mathematical terms. The findings have been published in the journal Nature Food.

Cosmax Pet, the pet health and beauty contract manufacturing arm of Cosmax Group that develops customized pet supplements and care products, opened a major new production facility in Korea to meet surging demand for specialized pet health care solutions. The company said Wednesday that it officially began operations at the new plant at the Jeungpyeong 2 General Industrial Complex in North Chungcheong Province. The facility represents a 40 billion won ($27 million) investment, following an agreement signed with Jeungpyeong County in October last year. Dedicated to producing pet nutritional supplements and functional snacks, the new factory expands Cosmax Pet’s production footprint more than fourfold compared to its previous plant in Goesan. This expanded capacity enables the company to respond far more flexibly to growing product development requests from clients. With the expansion, Cosmax Pet is strengthening its end-to-end original development manufacturing and original equipment

The India International Agri Business Conference & Expo (IIAB Expo 2026) will be organised on 29–30 July 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, bringing together India's leading agri businesses, international companies, researchers, innovators and policymakers under one roof.

Research Published in India's Prestigious Peer-Reviewed Journal Current Horticulture Scientifically Validates Dr. Rajaram Tripathi's Low-Cost Farming Innovation with the Potential to Transform Sustainable Agriculture,

Discover practical AI applications, common misconceptions, and lessons from real-world deployments transforming agriculture through trusted, data-driven innovation today. The post Land O’Lakes CTO to Demystify AI at Tech Hub LIVE Keynote appeared first on CropLife.

Women in Ag Tech leaders explored AI-driven innovation, authentic leadership, and practical strategies transforming grower decisions and agricultural marketing today. The post Women in Ag Tech: Embracing Artificial Intelligence, Ag Tech Marketing Strategies and 5 Steps to Successful Innovation appeared first on CropLife.

MIT-born precision-ag startup recognized by CropLife builds dealer network rapidly, scaling AI-driven precision spraying across continents. The post AgZen Wins CropLife Ag Tech Award of Excellence and Announces the Launch of 200+ Dealer Locations as Grower Demand for RealCoverage Surges appeared first on CropLife.

AgTech venture funding topped $2B in Q2 2026, led by mega-deals, while exits surged and market stability continued. The post 2026 Q2 AgTech Venture Capital Investment and Exit Round Up appeared first on CropLife.

Tech Hub LIVE 2026 launches with AI innovation, executive insights, networking, and memorable moments captured in opening-day photo highlights. The post Tech Hub LIVE 2026 Kicks Off With Welcome Party Networking appeared first on CropLife.

From AI to nanotechnology, this year's honorees showcase the vision and ingenuity accelerating agriculture's digital transformation and sustainability. The post Tech Hub LIVE Honors 2026 CropLife Ag Tech Awards of Excellence Recipients appeared first on CropLife.

Tech Hub LIVE showcased AI-driven agriculture, policy insights, ESA innovation, and cutting-edge technology shaping farm retail’s future before 500-plus attendees. The post 2026 Tech Hub LIVE Day 2: Plenty of Information Shared on Ag Technology appeared first on CropLife.

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Farmers Advance Sustainable Agriculture Priorities During NSAC Lobby Day Washington, DC, July 21, 2026 – Today, nearly 40 farmers, ranchers, and agriculture stakeholders participated in a National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) Lobby Day.  Farmers from 12 states – California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, […] The post Release: Farmers Advance Sustainable Agriculture Priorities During NSAC Lobby Day appeared first on National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition.

San Francisco-based Gritt has exited stealth with just over $32 million in combined pre-seed and Series A funding to deploy AI-powered robotic systems on large-scale construction sites, starting with solar farms. The $26 million Series A was led by Obvious Ventures, with Union Square Ventures and Active Impact Investments also participating, following an earlier pre-seed […] This story continues at The Next Web

Most autonomous-systems research happens in controlled or semi-controlled environments, and that framing matters more than it first appears.

New research from Washington State University could help grape growers improve nutrient use efficiency and develop a more accurate fertilizer budget, helping ensure high fruit quality, vineyard productivity and long-term economic and environmental sustainability.

New research finds that the sounds and sights of nature are associated with significant mental health benefits compared with loud urban environments. The study, by North Carolina State University researchers, compared the effects of hearing different types of sounds in natural and urban environments on listeners' emotions.

From ensuring that food remains fresh longer to extending its shelf life for future consumption, food packaging plays an indispensable role in modern society. Conventional food packaging plastics are sturdy and highly effective at keeping out oxygen, one of the main drivers of food spoilage.

“The IP and know-how are attractive because they shorten the path from laboratory biology to a manufacturable platform," says Yoel Freilich. The post Believer Meats trustee sets August 5 deadline for cultivated meat IP auction appeared first on AgFunderNews.

LANCASTER, Pa. — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding wrapped up the Shapiro Administration’s 2026 Urban Agriculture Tour today in at Lancaster Recreation Commission’s Bay Street Garden, where a $45,109 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant is helping to grow a healthier community by supporting innovative approaches to producing fresh food on a redeveloped urban site. Urban Agriculture Grants are […] The post Shapiro Administration Wraps Up 2026 Urban Agriculture Tour appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Earth remains full of undiscovered species and unexplored interactions that continue to fascinate us, including, in the most ordinary places, the fields where our food is grown.

Traditional and Indigenous knowledge could play a vital role in addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss and poor health and nutrition, according to a new review of current research.

URBANA, Ill. — A couple of miles south of the main quad at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a remarkable agricultural experiment is taking shape. The so-called Alma Mater Plots are unique in their setup — with 64 one-acre plots, each individually tile-drained, it’s the largest experiment of its kind anywhere. And, to maximize the […] The post Envisioning Next 150 Years of Crop Research with Alma Mater Plots appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — At age 15, Jared Trask transformed his family’s kitchen in Newfoundland, Canada, into his own science lab. Bottles of algae covered their breakfast nook, and Trask used his free time doing what most teenagers can only dream of: gathering fish waste and turning it into a biodiesel. Biofuels may have been […] The post Purdue Researcher Builds Simulation of How Wild Birds, Rodents Spread Avian Flu on Farms appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

arXiv:2607.17623v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Methods for large-area, precise monitoring across natural environments are of growing interest due to pressing needs for sustainable management of rapidly increasing anthropogenic activities. Established approaches involve sparse spatial sampling and/or sequential measurements, while emerging techniques exploit miniaturized electronics or passive optical methods. Various constraints in scalability, costs, robustness, operational range and other factors create a need for alternatives. Here, we introduce a concept that overcomes many of these limitations through the combined use of chemically induced light emission and chemically responsive optical filter elements in millimeter-scale systems that we refer to as functional pixie dust (fPD) sensors, designed specifically for monitoring natural water systems during nighttime to eliminate background optical interference and to enhance remote analysis. These floating devices act as Lagrangian

A challenging concrete backyard becomes an abundant garden filled with vegetables, flowers, herbs, and pollinator life.

The companies will target "whole-plant corn architecture" to improve harvestable yield and productivity. The post Phytoform partners with major seed breeders to bring AI-powered plant design to corn crops appeared first on AgFunderNews.