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Zero-carbon bioethanol is coming to the racetrack under a new partnership between POET and NASCAR. POET Founder and CEO Jeff Broin tells Brownfield that NASCAR will become the first major motorsports series to utilize zero-carbon bioethanol. “Through NASCAR we’re announcing this as the first liquid transportation fuel that’s available that’s zero-carbon and it’s available in […] The post POET expands biofuels reach with zero-carbon NASCAR partnership appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Incorporating earlier-in-life growth metrics into the National Cattle Evaluation could strengthen genetic predictions for beef-on-dairy cattle, according to Ryan Boldt, Ph.D., lead geneticist for International Genetic Solutions. Boldt said that a research project he’s part...

Approximately 9,000 years ago, human communities in Southwest Asia underwent a dramatic transformation, known as the Neolithic revolution. This period was marked by pronounced changes in how they lived and sourced food, with a shift from living on the move, hunting and gathering to permanently residing in one place, farming and herding of animals.

The February 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused squarely on agricultural automation, return on investment, and whether California is ready to truly support innovation in the field. Hosts ... Read More The post Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage appeared first on AgNet West.

BOSTON, Mass. — Agriculture technology is one of the hottest sectors in venture capital right now. Investors are pouring billions into startups that promise to reshape how the world grows food, manages farms, and builds sustainable supply chains. But here is the problem – most agtech founders are brilliant at soil science, drone logistics, or […] The post Best Pitch Deck Design Agencies for Agriculture Startups in 2026 appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

A bill that would ban the sale and manufacturing of lab-grown protein in Oklahoma is making its way through the state legislature. Scott Blubaugh is the president of American Farmers & Ranchers and the Oklahoma Farmers Union. He tells Brownfield the measure recently passed out of the Senate Ag and Wildlife Committee. “We very much […] The post Bill to ban lab-grown protein gains momentum in Oklahoma Senate appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Smith and Soffa recognized at American Society of Animal Science meeting The post Texas A&M animal science faculty and graduate student earn national honors appeared first on AgriLife Today.

The president of the Ohio Soybean Association says there are opportunities to grow biofuels demand across the state in 2026. Pickaway County farmer Bennett Musselman says infrastructure investments and increased demand puts the state in a prime position for expansion. “With some of the new crush plants that are coming online, we will have the ability […] The post OSA eyes biofuels growth as an opportunity to boost soybean demand appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

TINTON FALLS, N.J. — The Borough of Tinton Falls is proud to announce the purchase of approximately 13 acres of property located at 1900 Wayside Road, known as the historic Carney Farm. The land will be permanently preserved for open space and future recreational use, ensuring it remains a natural asset for generations to come. […] The post Borough of Tinton Falls to Preserve 13 Acres of Historic Carney Farm as Open Space appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

ITHACA, N.Y. — New York Attorney General Letitia James has directed $1.1 million to support the new Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences New York Soil Health Climate Smart Agriculture Fund, aimed at working with farmers to promote healthy soils. Focusing on soil health provides a foundation for “climate-smart agriculture,” farming methods that seek […] The post $1.1M From NY Attorney General to Promote Climate-Smart Ag appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Armed robbers executed a bold raid at Hatton Garden, London's historic jewellery district, leaving staff and shoppers in shock.

An evolutionary "arms race" for light and space led to the early domestication of wheat, according to new research that could offer fresh insights into crop design. The study led by Dr. Yixiang Shan and Professor Colin Osborne, in collaboration with the Autonomous University of Madrid and King Juan Carlos University and Wageningen University, examined how wild plants adapted to human exploitation, finding that early cultivation selected for plants with a significantly stronger competitive ability than their wild ancestors.

Design can be tuned to work at a wide range of wave frequencies The post Wobbling gyroscopes could harvest energy from ocean waves appeared first on Physics World.

arXiv:2602.16755v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Precision fermentation relies on microbial cell factories to produce sustainable food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and biofuels. Specialized laboratories such as biofoundries are advancing these processes using high-throughput bioreactor platforms, which generate vast datasets. However, the lack of community standards limits data accessibility and interoperability, preventing integration across platforms. In order to address this, we introduce PREFER, an open-source ontology designed to establish a unified standard for bioprocess data. Built in alignment with the widely adopted Basic Formal Ontology (BFO) and connecting with several other community ontologies, PREFER ensures consistency and cross-domain compatibility and covers the whole precision fermentation process. Integrating PREFER into high-throughput bioprocess development workflows enables structured metadata that supports automated cross-platform execution and high-fidelity

arXiv:2602.16755v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Precision fermentation relies on microbial cell factories to produce sustainable food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and biofuels. Specialized laboratories such as biofoundries are advancing these processes using high-throughput bioreactor platforms, which generate vast datasets. However, the lack of community standards limits data accessibility and interoperability, preventing integration across platforms. In order to address this, we introduce PREFER, an open-source ontology designed to establish a unified standard for bioprocess data. Built in alignment with the widely adopted Basic Formal Ontology (BFO) and connecting with several other community ontologies, PREFER ensures consistency and cross-domain compatibility and covers the whole precision fermentation process. Integrating PREFER into high-throughput bioprocess development workflows enables structured metadata that supports automated cross-platform execution and high-fidelity

New trends in soil improvement - mulches and composts to replace fertilizers and what the new terms mean for your garden. The post Soil Improvement: Why 2026 Could Be the Year Gardeners Finally Put Soil First appeared first on The Middle-Sized Garden.

Waste criminals dumping rubbish across farmland and rural communities will now face drones, laser mapping and new digital screening tools un...

Nairobi, Kenya – February 20, 2026: Africa stands at a pivotal moment in harnessing the untapped power of its livestock genetic resources to confront pressing challenges related to productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable agricultural development. A groundbreaking open-access volume entitled African Livestock Genetic Resources and Sustainable Breeding Strategies: Unlocking a Treasure Trove and Guide for […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio — This year’s Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference will be March 10-11, 2026, at Ohio Northern University located at 525 S Main Street, Ada, Ohio. (40.766096, -83.827506). Connect with other great farmers and CCAs, experience new ideas, and increase your net income. You won’t want to miss our keynote speaker Monte Bottens. Monte […] The post Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference March 10-11 appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

WASHINGTON — You can learn a lot by watching chickens on a cold morning when the ground is frozen and the grass has stopped growing. They don’t pace the edge of the run. They hunt—scratching, pecking, flipping leaves and mulch like they’re turning pages in a book only they can read. If they find a […] The post In Insect Farming, Bugs ARE the System! appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Feed additives suit intensive farming systems, but a longer-lasting solution for methane reduction is needed for pasture-raised cattle, says Ruminant BioTech. The post Ruminant BioTech eyes Canada as launchpad for global expansion with $5.6m research program appeared first on AgFunderNews.

In a groundbreaking advance in plant biotechnology, researchers have harnessed a virus-mediated CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing system to precisely target and modify a key enzyme regulating metabolic pathways in petunias and lettuce. This innovative approach aimed to disable the inherent molecular “brake” exerted by the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMGR), a critical gatekeeper in the terpenoid […]

Inoculating soil with pink microbes could help reduce the use of toxic insecticides.

Scientists have long sought to understand why some plants are fragrant powerhouses while others remain subtle. Now, a research team from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has cracked a genetic "bottleneck," using precision gene editing to boost the scent of flowers and the nutritional profile of vegetables. The paper is published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Foodhak is using AI to make everyday eating more personal, more preventive and better aligned with long-term health. Most health apps obsess over steps, sleep, calories or weight. London-based health tech company Foodhak starts somewhere quieter and arguably more powerful. It asks users a single, practical question: What should I eat today? That question is […] The post AI-driven food app targets disease prevention and aging appeared first on Longevity.Technology.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Growing up in rural Ontario, Emily Miller-Cushon had a fascination for the animals that roamed the farmland near her home. Her path took her far from agriculture – into physics and math – but looped back in a way that melded her dual loves: data and animal welfare. Scientists like Miller-Cushon, a […] The post From Physics to Farming, One Animal Scientist’s Path to Dairy Calf Welfare Research appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Faculty from SEBS and NJAES gathered on Rutgers’ Cook Campus in January to kick off a dialogue that the SEBS Office of Research hopes will lead to an increase in the high-quality, cross-disciplinary research at Rutgers that often significantly impacts the state and our society, at large. The in-person event was […] The post New Workshop Series Helps SEBS & NJAES Faculty Expand Their Research Vision appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Studies explore new rice breeding technology to improve quality and advance purple rice The post Texas A&M AgriLife Research projects to enhance rice yields, health benefits appeared first on AgriLife Today.

Building blocks of the cattle herd.  University of Illinois Extension beef specialist Travis Meteer says if the industry is going to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd, it’ll need to be done with genetics provided by top tier bulls. “The cycle in cattle, it takes a little while to turn the ship.”  He says, “Investing in […] The post Genetics the base of building the cattle herd appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Genetic discovery offers hope for global banana farming  Phys.orgNew discovery could help stop banana extinction  Popular ScienceScientists discover gene that could save bananas from deadly Panama disease  ScienceDailyChiquita advances banana innovation with Yelloway pan-genome  bluebookservices.comAustralian researchers map Fusarium wilt resistance in wild banana  FreshPlaza

Genetic discovery offers hope for global banana farming  Phys.orgNew discovery could help stop banana extinction  Popular ScienceScientists discover gene that could save bananas from deadly Panama disease  ScienceDailyChiquita advances banana innovation with Yelloway pan-genome  bluebookservices.comAustralian researchers map Fusarium wilt resistance in wild banana  FreshPlaza

TerraClear aims to make precision farming "technically and economically feasible" for growers with the launch of its TerraScout robot. The post From rocks to row crops, TerraClear broadens its capabilities with launch of fully autonomous robot appeared first on AgFunderNews.

BRISBANE, Australia — Scientists have pinpointed crucial genetic resistance to fight a funal disease which threatens the global banana supply in a wild subspecies of the fruit. In a valuable step forward for banana breeding programs, Dr Andrew Chen and Professor Elizabeth Aitken from The University of Queensland have identified the genomic region that controls resistance to Fusarium wilt […] The post Hope for Global Banana Farming in Genetic Discovery appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

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Trump invokes DPA to secure phosphorus, labeling Monsanto-produced chemicals a national defense asset. See the impact on Bayer & Ag ETFs. Importance Rank:  1 read more

arXiv:2602.16650v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Polymer literature contains a large and growing body of experimental knowledge, yet much of it is buried in unstructured text and inconsistent terminology, making systematic retrieval and reasoning difficult. Existing tools typically extract narrow, study-specific facts in isolation, failing to preserve the cross-study context required to answer broader scientific questions. Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) offers a promising way to overcome this limitation by combining large language models (LLMs) with external retrieval, but its effectiveness depends strongly on how domain knowledge is represented. In this work, we develop two retrieval pipelines: a dense semantic vector-based approach (VectorRAG) and a graph-based approach (GraphRAG). Using over 1,000 polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) papers, we construct context-preserving paragraph embeddings and a canonicalized structured knowledge graph supporting entity disambiguation and multi-hop

La Trobe University researchers have developed a new way to measure and report the environmental performance of farms in a move that could pave the way for future "sustainability ratings" on consumer food and fiber products. Published in Methods in Ecology and Evolution, the measurement, developed across 50 mixed grazing and cropping farms in south-eastern Australia, addresses one of the biggest challenges facing agriculture: the rising demand for accurate, farm-level data on biodiversity, ecosystem services and environmental sustainability.

A new scientific review highlights a growing environmental challenge linked to modern food production. Researchers report that waste from livestock and aquaculture operations now contains a complex mix of emerging contaminants that can spread through ecosystems and ultimately affect human health.

New research from Adelaide University is questioning the widespread use of the term ‘resilience’ in Australian agriculture, arguing that its overuse can place unfair pressure on individual farmers and obscure the need for systemic support.

In the quest to unlock the full potential of renewable resources, scientists have turned their focus to an underexplored thermal treatment process known as biomass torrefaction. This mild pyrolytic method, which involves heating biomass to temperatures between 200 and 300 degrees Celsius under low-oxygen conditions, is emerging as a transformative approach to converting abundant agricultural […]

A recent comprehensive review published in New Contaminants elevates the spotlight on a critical yet underappreciated environmental crisis associated with modern aquaculture and livestock production. The study meticulously explores the emergence and environmental trajectory of novel contaminants in agricultural waste, revealing their multifaceted impact on ecosystems and the potentially profound consequences for human health worldwide. […]

Scientists have pinpointed crucial genetic resistance to a fungal disease which threatens the global banana supply in a wild subspecies of the fruit.In a valuable step forward for banana breeding programs, Dr Andrew Chen and Professor Elizabeth Aitken from The University of Queensland have identified the genomic region that controls resistance to Fusarium wilt Sub Tropical Race 4 (STR4).

An ecosystem is not a still life. Even where everything looks stable—a woodland, a lake, the soil—the internal "bookkeeping" keeps changing: how many individuals belong to which species, and for how long. Some populations expand, others crash. That dynamism is part of what we call biodiversity, but it also carries risk: when numbers are very low, chance events and short spells of unfavorable conditions can increase the likelihood that a species disappears locally.

Scientists have pinpointed crucial genetic resistance to a fungal disease that threatens the global banana supply in a wild subspecies of the fruit. In a valuable step forward for banana breeding programs, Dr. Andrew Chen and Professor Elizabeth Aitken from the University of Queensland have identified the genomic region that controls resistance to Fusarium wilt Subtropical Race 4 (STR4). The study is published in the journal Horticulture Research.

BLACKSBURG, Va. — As a fifth-generation cattleman and longtime leader in the beef industry, Gene Copenhaver ’83 has built a career rooted in both agriculture and service. This month, that work culminated in his selection as president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the nation’s oldest and largest cattle producer organization. Copenhaver was elected during […] The post Va. Tech Alumnus TakesHelm of National Cattlemen's Beef Association appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Pellegrino joins the Department of Animal Science to study flavor, behavior and consumer decision-making The post Sensory science researcher unlocks what drives perceived flavors appeared first on AgriLife Today.

Hormel Foods reached an agreement to sell several assets to Life-Science Innovations, including locations in Melrose and Swanville.

The Baltic Sea, a vast and ecologically sensitive body of water in Northern Europe, faces a chronic environmental challenge due to its high phosphorous load. Excess phosphorus, a vital nutrient for all living organisms and a key component of fertilizers, accumulates at the seabed because of limited water exchange and anthropogenic inputs, causing severe oxygen […]

Understanding the brain’s complexity requires more than just knowing which genes are present; it demands insight into how proteins—the workhorses of the cell—are synthesized in distinct cellular environments. This challenge has long hampered neuroscience, as directly quantifying protein production, or translation, at the single-cell level in brain tissue remained elusive. Researchers from the University of […]

As cultured meat moves toward commercialization, people want to understand how it impacts health compared to conventional animal meat.

AI analytics, dosage optimization at a clinical level, and switching from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources should be core to any effort to decarbonize any biologic drug manufacturing process. The post Dosing and Green Energy are Key to Decarbonizing Bioproduction appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

The brain's ability to carry out everything from forming memories to coordinating movement depends on its cells producing the right proteins at the right time.

In a groundbreaking advancement for sustainable agriculture, researchers at La Trobe University have unveiled an innovative method to quantify and report the environmental performance of farms. This development signifies a pioneering step towards establishing future sustainability ratings for food and fiber products consumed globally. By integrating diverse scientific techniques and data sources, this method addresses […]

Student-centered academic advising framework emphasizes mentorship and personalized support The post College of Agriculture and Life Sciences formalizes student advising standard of care appeared first on AgriLife Today.

Granum’s new report reveals how digital adoption is reshaping landscape operations, highlighting the growing gap between fully digitized companies and the rest of the industry.

For anyone who relies on coffee to start their day, coffee wilt disease may be the most important disease you've never heard of. This fungal disease has repeatedly reshaped the global coffee supply over the past century, with consequences that reach from African farms to cafe counters worldwide.

During Australia's unprecedented heat wave in late January, air temperatures reached 50°C in inland South Australia.

ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University’s Soil Health Program will offer the Advanced Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture International Certificate Course from March 10 through April 28, 2026. The eight-week course will be held virtually and is designed for agricultural practitioners, educators, advisors and students seeking advanced, science-based training in soil health and regenerative agriculture. The […] The post Advanced Soil Health Course Offered by Cornell appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

As the horizon of cultivated meat shifts closer to mainstream markets, it becomes imperative to scrutinize the health implications associated with consumption of this novel food. One pressing concern within the scientific community and among consumers alike is the potential allergenic profile of cultured meat relative to conventional animal-derived meat. In a pioneering study published […]

A new Perspective article from an SDSU researcher advocates improving wheat and other staple foods through agricultural techniques, making the food people love to eat healthier. Ali Parsaeimehr, assistant research professor in South Dakota State University's Department of Biology and Microbiology, is a leading co-author in an effort to find new ways to boost public health without relying on individuals to give up foods they love. This shift to make staple foods healthier is a goal of the Foundation for Innovation in Healthy Food, whose members are co-authors.

The brain's ability to do everything from forming memories to coordinating movement relies on its cells producing the right proteins at the right time. But directly measuring this protein production, known as translation, across different types of brain cells has been a challenge.

A potato grower says the move to disassociate with the state's Department of Agriculture is a chance to deliver more funds towards potato research.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Farmers play a vital role in sustaining communities and ensuring national food security, but they face significant challenges, including extreme weather and financial burdens. To assist farmers in implementing the latest technology and processes, Dr. Hemendra Kumar, Precision Agriculture Specialist, initiated the Precision Agriculture Technology Conference, hosted in partnership with the University […] The post Precision Agriculture Technology Conference Features Innovations for Producers appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Rutgers researchers have made a discovery that could change the future of seafood farming in New Jersey. A study led by marine scientist Daphne Munroe has shown that Atlantic surfclams can be successfully farmed in the open ocean. Her research, published in the North American Journal of Aquaculture, proves that offshore aquaculture is not only possible […] The post Scientists Prove Shellfish Can Be Farmed Far From Shore appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The drought-tolerant shrub affectionately known as Old Man Saltbush is mostly used as stock fodder, but can also be added to salads or cooking and has been used as bush tucker by Indigenous Australians for thousands of years. Now, early research suggests it could be a healthy and sustainable alternative many more of us should be eating.

As cultured meat moves toward commercialization, people want to understand how it impacts health compared to conventional animal meat. So, researchers publishing in theJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry conducted an initial food safety study to identify potential allergens in cultured beef cells. They report mixed hazard results: Cultured cells contained relatively fewer traditional protein allergens than regular steak but provoked stronger immune reactions in blood samples from people with an acquired meat allergy.

Understand Bill Gates' real involvement in alternative proteins and whether Asian governments have introduced policies against him.

The European Union is intensifying efforts to confront the environmental crisis posed by plastic pollution, targeting a 20% reduction in fossil-based plastics production and a 30% decrease in microplastic emissions by 2030. Agricultural plastics, extensively used worldwide for applications such as mulch films, seedling protectors, and fertiliser coatings, represent a significant contributor to this contamination. […]

Maize enhances Indian agriculture through conservation practices, crop diversification, and integrated management, transitioning from a high-input crop to a resilient, sustainable pillar for smallholder livelihoods.

La Trobe University researchers have developed a new way to measure and report the environmental performance of farms in a move that could pave the way for future ‘sustainability ratings’ on consumer food and fibre products.

Larry Steckel, an eminent Extension weed specialist and researcher at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture’s Department of Plant Sciences, has recently earned a prestigious distinction by being named a Fellow of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA). This honor represents one of the highest accolades within the society, highlighting Steckel’s significant contributions […]

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A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found advertisements that encourage healthy choices can reduce cravings and intentions to consume unhealthy foods, and in some cases a 15-second message may be more effective than traditional 30-second commercials.

Sandy soils, characterized by their coarse texture and high permeability, present formidable challenges to agricultural productivity due to their tendency to rapidly lose water and essential nutrients. These inherent limitations impede crop growth, especially under drought conditions. A recent long-term field investigation, spanning over 441 days, has illuminated a practical and innovative solution to this […]

New research suggests an Australian desert plant could help food manufacturers improve protein quality and reduce reliance on added salt in staple foods.

The real victory won't be in the size of the model, but in the ability to finally make it work for the person in the field. The post AI in India: The world’s ‘AI back office’ is betting on small language models to bring big impact to smallholder farming appeared first on AgFunderNews.

A university researcher says new Federal Communications Commission restrictions are likely to further delay agricultural drone advancements for farmers. Michigan State University PhD student Leo Baldiga says there was a rush to get the latest foreign-made models approved at the end of 2025 before new imports of foreign products were banned. “They will need to […] The post MSU expert discusses impact of FCC import ban on next-generation ag drones appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

New research shows that short periods of extreme heat and drought during flowering could become one of the biggest threats to global wheat production in the coming decades. As the climate changes, farmers around the world are facing more frequent and intense weather extremes.

Jon Fridgen, Chief Science Officer for Advanced Agrilytics, says research shows farmers using agronomic tools to guide their input decisions have more consistent yield results. “With these growers, we’re seeing that yield distribution shift to the right, so that gives us the yield increase,” he says. “In the case of corn, we’re cutting about 30 bushels an […] The post Using data analytics to enhance farmer productivity appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

A global study has revealed the conditions under which non-native plants thrive in the world's many dryland regions and the factors that limit their spread. Using data from 98 study sites across 25 countries on six continents, researchers found that non-native plants often grow faster than native species and are particularly successful in areas with intensive grazing and nutrient-rich soils. However, their success is significantly reduced in ecosystems with a high diversity of native plant species.

While several alt-coffee startups are now pitching to big coffee companies, the fact Koppie has a single ingredient and can slot into existing downstream coffee infrastructure can potentially give it an edge, claims the firm. The post Alt-coffee startup Koppie nets new funds to build 1,000-ton capacity for launch partners in 2026 appeared first on AgFunderNews.

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Recently, students in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences earned top honors at two national turfgrass industry competitions, claiming multiple first-place finishes and $25,000 in awards. Students in the college’s four-year bachelor’s degree program in turfgrass science and two-year golf course turfgrass management program compete against students from other universities in knowledge-based competitions. The competitions are held […] The post Penn State Turfgrass Science Students Win National Titles appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Heatwaves hitting wheat crops during flowering could slash global harvests far more severely than drought in future, scientists have warned....

Every living organism has its own genetic "blueprint": the source code for how it grows, functions and reproduces. This blueprint is known as a genome. When scientists sequence a genome, they identify and put in order the chemical building blocks—adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C) and guanine (G) nucleotides—that make up an organism's DNA.

A leading crofting adviser from Skye has been honoured with this year’s Elrick Prize for advancing sustainable land use and supporting rural...

arXiv:2602.13535v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Metallic plating systems composed of titanium and its alloys remain the standard treatment for craniofacial bony fixation but may require secondary removal due to infection, implant migration, or discomfort. Thus, biodegradable metallic implants may eliminate complications and secondary procedures while maintaining structural integrity. Our previous work demonstrated the fabrication of immiscible Fe-AZ31 composites via additive manufacturing with improved degradation kinetics over pure Iron. This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility of Fe-AZ31 composites for potential craniofacial fixation applications. Pure iron (Fe), Mg alloy (AZ31) and Fe-AZ31 samples were fabricated for extract-based cytotoxicity testing using HFF-1 fibroblasts, L929 fibroblasts and hFOB osteoblasts. Metal extracts were prepared at a 3 cm^2/mL surface-to-volume ratio in complete media at 37C and cell viability was measured by live/dead

arXiv:2602.13496v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: 1. Many ecological decisions are slowed by the gap between collecting and analysing biodiversity data. Edge computing moves processing closer to the sensor, with edge artificial intelligence (AI) enabling on-device inference, reducing reliance on data transfer and continuous connectivity. In principle, this shifts biodiversity monitoring from passive logging towards autonomous, responsive sensing systems. In practice, however, adoption remains fragmented, with key architectural trade-offs, performance constraints, and implementation challenges rarely reported systematically. 2. Here, we analyse 82 studies published between 2017 and 2025 that implement edge computing for biodiversity monitoring across acoustic, vision, tracking, and multi-modal systems. We synthesise hardware platforms, AI model optimisation, and wireless communication to critically assess how design choices shape ecological inference, deployment longevity, and

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), in partnership with organizations statewide and the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP), is reopening its no-cost initiative to expand the use of soil sampling as a nutrient management practice. Indiana’s Mississippi River Basin Soil Sampling Program is once again accepting applications. “Hoosier farmers make decisions every day […] The post Soil Sampling Program Available for Hoosier Farmers appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

A new study published in Conservation Biology shows that geotagged social media photos can significantly improve biodiversity datasets, especially in regions underrepresented in global monitoring efforts. Led by scientists from the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv), the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research—UFZ, and Monash University, the team integrated Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) occurrence records with public images of the tawny coster butterfly (Acraea terpsicore) from Flickr and Facebook, and saw a 35% increase in total observations.

Inoculating soil with pink microbes could help reduce the use of toxic insecticides.

A new report claims Michael Schumacher is no longer bedridden and can now sit upright in a wheelchair, offering a rare if still unconfirmed glimpse into the F1 legend's long private recovery.

Despite impurities and defects, lead-halide perovskites efficiently convert solar energy, rivaling silicon cells. Physicists now explain the mechanism behind this surprising efficiency.

Insect farming is often promoted as a sustainable alternative to conventional livestock, with the potential to reduce land use, emissions, and pressure on natural resources. However, scaling up any food production system also carries environmental risks. In this study, we show that one important risk – biological invasions caused by escaped farmed species – has received far too little attention in the rapidly growing insect …

Despite being riddled with impurities and defects, solution-processed lead-halide perovskites are surprisingly efficient at converting solar energy into electricity. Their efficiency is approaching that of silicon-based solar cells, the industry standard. In a new study published in Nature Communications, physicists at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) present a comprehensive explanation of the mechanism behind perovskite efficiency that has long perplexed researchers.

In the quest for sustainable agriculture, understanding nitrogen (N) dynamics within crop systems is paramount. A groundbreaking study published in npj Sustainable Agriculture sheds new light on the intricate nitrogen budgets of US soybean-based agroecosystems, offering insights that could reshape fertilizer management and environmental stewardship practices across one of the world’s most significant agricultural landscapes. […]

Ithaca, NY (SPX) Feb 16, 2026 If humankind is to explore deep space, one small passenger should not be left behind: microbes. In fact, it would be impossible to leave them behind, since they live on and in our bodies, surfaces and food. Learning how they react to space conditions is critical, but they could also be invaluable fellows in our endeavor to explore space. Microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi can