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AMES, Iowa – Kevin Humke, Midwest regional sales manager of TeeJet, Wes Everman, extension weed science specialist and Chad Hart, extension crop marketing specialist, will speak at the annual meeting of the Northeast Iowa Agricultural Experimental Association at the Borlaug Learning Center, Iowa State University Northeast Research Farm, in Nashua on March 18. The program starts at 9:30 a.m. with a […] The post Iowa State University Northeast Research Farm on March 18 appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Biofuel supporters are anxiously awaiting next steps as a congressional council discusses permanent nationwide E15 language. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner tells Brownfield the E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council plans to maintain the same pillars of a compromise deal that fell apart last month. “That a lot of the ethanol industry, farmers, farm […] The post Biofuel backers await congressional framework on nationwide E15 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

A biofuels market expert says global demand is keeping U.S. ethanol exports strong. Ron Lamberty with the American Coalition for Ethanol says clean fuel regulations in Canada have helped boost consumption. “You have refiners eager to get their hands on it because the math works for them. It’s cheaper than the gas they can make, […] The post Biofuels leader highlights growing international demand for U.S. ethanol appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

The Yangtze River Basin, a global biodiversity hotspot, has endured severe ecological degradation over several decades due to intense human activity, leading to a marked decline in aquatic biodiversity. In order to halt this 70-year trend, the Chinese government instituted a comprehensive 10-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River in 2021.

In a new review, researchers from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEF) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences synthesized evidence and proposed a multi-objective optimization framework for designing farmland windbreak systems that can better sustain agriculture in arid regions. Published in Agricultural Systems, the review emphasizes that shelterbelts function as green, aerodynamic infrastructure that reduces wind erosion, mitigates harsh microclimates, and stabilizes arid cropping systems.

Using advanced machine learning and climate models, researchers have shown that the ancestors of crops like wheat, barley, and rye probably were much less widespread in the Middle East 12,000 years ago than previously believed. This challenges traditional assumptions about the geography of early plant domestication and agriculture.

A new study from the University of Minnesota is linking whole-fat dairy products to lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Hanna Kelley is the director of health and wellness for the American Dairy Association Indiana.  “Milk, cheese, and yogurt are part of a balanced diet,” she says. “It can help reduce the risk of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 […] The post New research suggests higher consumption of whole-fat dairy could lower heart disease risks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Over many decades, the agricultural research community has supported vulnerable smallholder farmers by improving crops, animals, and the resilience of farming systems, amassing a substantial and valuable body of data along the way. As global agricultural challenges deepen, artificial intelligence (AI) now offers powerful ways to unlock these data and enhance agricultural science. The potential of AI is compelling given the plight of vulnerable, smallholder farmers, including marginalized groups such as women, youth, Indigenous peoples, and remote, underserved communities. But amid the rush to develop and deploy AI tools, the sector must address key risks to keep expectations grounded and outcomes relevant and equitable.

A central Illinois farmer says he’s not concerned about the high price of fertilizer. Dick Lyons, who’s practiced conservation tillage and cover cropping on his Montgomery County farm for decades, tells Brownfield, “The difference that it made was in the fertility of the soil.”  He says, “I was able to recapture some of that N, […] The post No-till and cereal rye improve soil fertility and farm profitability appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

James Schnable, Nebraska Corn presidential chair and professor of agronomy and horticulture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has earned the 2026 National Academy of Sciences Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences. He is the youngest...

In a groundbreaking study published in the open-access journal Open Quaternary, a team of researchers from the University of Copenhagen and the University of the Basque Country has unveiled new insights into the geographic ranges of the wild plant ancestors pivotal to the dawn of agriculture in West Asia. These findings reconstruct the habitats of […]

Carbon Robotics' neural net for agriculture could be more advanced than self-driving cars, says founder Paul Mikesell. The post Frontier AI heads to the farm with Carbon Robotics’ Large Plant Model appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans place producers at the center of the nation’s nutrition priorities. “By producing milk, raising cattle, chicken and pigs, and seafood, growing wholesome fruits and vegetables and grains, our farmers and ranchers hold the key to solving our national health crisis.” At an event celebrating […] The post Rollins: farmers and ranchers hold the key to healthier diets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

MONTREAL, Canada — Researchers at McGill University and the United States Forest Service have found that plants living in areas where human activity has caused population crashes carry long-lasting genetic traces of that history, such as reduced genetic diversity. Because genetic diversity helps species adapt to climate change, disease and other stresses, the study suggests it […] The post Plants Retain a 'Genetic Memory' of Past Population Crashes, Study Shows appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

ROME — Despite growing up in Kakheti, a well-known wine region and the agricultural heart of Georgia, Sophio Khutitdze saw herself as a doctor. She was always drawn to the sciences with chemistry and biology being her favourite classes in high school. She even applied to medical school and took the national exam, but she […] The post The Science of Grapes appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Two faculty members in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences have received grants from the Pennsylvania Soybean Board to support projects aimed at strengthening soybean production, improving grower decision-making and reinforcing the role of soy-based products in agricultural systems. The awardees were Paul Esker, professor of epidemiology and field crop pathology and Land-Grant […] The post College of Ag Sciences Faculty Awarded Pennsylvania Soybean Board Grants appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

New research presents a gyroscopic wave energy converter that absorbs up to 50% of wave energy across frequencies, nearing maximum efficiency and guiding improved designs.

Ruthenium-functionalized nanodiamonds generate powerful solvated electrons under visible light, bypassing the deep UV requirement that has limited diamond photocatalysis to laboratory settings.

Farmers converting long-established grassland into woodland under carbon schemes may not be delivering the climate gains widely assumed, new...

A multinational research team led by Professor Tong Zhang from the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU Engineering), in collaboration with an international team, has developed a new framework to assess and track antimicrobial resistance (AMR) connectivity across human, animal, and environmental sectors. The study systematically examines the connectivity of AMR and proposes an assessment framework along with mitigation strategies.

Phosphorus is essential for plant growth and ecosystem productivity. In many natural forests, plants rely on soil microbes to release bioavailable phosphorus from organic matter. The PhoD gene, which encodes the key enzyme alkaline phosphatase, is a central marker for this microbial process. Its role in fertilized agricultural systems is well known, but its distribution and drivers in natural forest ecosystems have remained unclear.

Michael D. Olsen Research Achievement Award recognizes global hospitality and tourism scholarship impact The post Texas A&M hospitality leader Brian King earns international research award appeared first on AgriLife Today.

RALEIGH, N.C. — NC State University will host the 2026 AI in Agriculture Conference March 31 – April 2. This national conference brings together the brightest minds in academia, ag-tech, analytics, biotech, extension and the public sector to connect, collaborate and shape the future of AI-enabled agriculture. This year’s focus — Advancing Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven […] The post NC State to Host National Conference on AI in Agriculture appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

RFK Junior's MAHA nutrition chatbot on RealFood.gov provides dangerous rectal insertion advice, redirecting users to Elon Musk's Grok without safety guardrails or oversight.

In a groundbreaking new study published in PLOS One, researchers have unveiled compelling evidence that seabird guano played a pivotal role in fertilizing the Chincha Valley of Peru as early as 1250 CE. This discovery sheds new light on the agricultural foundation that supported the expansion of pre-Inca societies in this region. By enhancing soil […]

A new study reports that climate warming can increase soil carbon accumulation in boreal Sphagnum peatlands by boosting plant productivity, protecting iron, and inhibiting microbial decomposition. These responses contrast sharply with warming-enhanced soil carbon mineralization—the process by which carbon is released as CO2—in boreal forests and tundra. Together, these contrasting processes highlight the vital yet often overlooked role of Sphagnum peatlands in counteracting boreal carbon loss under future warming.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Hendricks Farms, an eighth-generation family farm in Logan County, received the 2026 University of Kentucky Grain Crops Science Service Award during this year’s UK Winter Wheat Meeting. The award recognizes Hendricks Farms for their work assisting the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Weed Science Program. The UK Grain Crops Science […] The post Hendricks Farms Receives 2026 UK Grain Crops Science Service Award appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

In recent years, the imprints of human activity on natural ecosystems have become increasingly evident, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the shifting dietary patterns of wildlife. A groundbreaking study published in PLOS One reveals compelling stable isotope evidence indicating that African softshell turtles (Trionychidae family) have experienced a marked disruption in their […]

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.

Guano-based agriculture became highly prized in the Inca empire

The soil microbiome is critical for the ecosystem, and agricultural practices that promote microbial diversity can support plant health and help protect against pests. But it is unclear which practices are most beneficial, and what motivates farmers to choose them.

The Chincha Kingdom was transporting seabird excrement from islands to valleys as early as the 13th century, and this powerful fertiliser may have been key to its economic success

ATHENS, Ga. — The University of Georgia’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence has awarded seed grants to eight university-wide research projects designed to advance interdisciplinary AI research. The grants, which support faculty across 11 schools and colleges, aim to spark breakthroughs in how data science and artificial intelligence is applied to complex societal challenges. “Artificial intelligence is a […] The post UGA Awards Seed Grants to Propel Interdisciplinary AI Research appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

As global awareness about the detrimental effects of climate change intensifies, the scientific community is urgently pursuing innovative solutions to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Among these, carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture technologies have emerged as critical tools for reducing atmospheric CO₂ levels, thereby slowing the progression of global warming. One promising method—sorption-enhanced water-gas shift reactions—requires highly […]

A graduate student at the University of Illinois says ongoing research shows utilizing a cereal rye cover crop to supplement cattle feeding is paying off. Grady Gullickson says grazing appears to offer the biggest benefits. “The forage quality was great.”  He says, “I mean, it was 20% protein, mid-70s for TDNs (Total Digestible Nutrients), so […] The post Grazing cereal rye covers can boost cattle nutrition and soil health appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Central Germany is among the regions where, as early as the mid-6th millennium BC, farmers displaced the Mesolithic hunter–gatherers from the fertile loess soils. Soon after this migration, however, exchange began between the newcomers and the established inhabitants. The State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology Saxony-Anhalt is investigating the Neolithic Eilsleben settlement, a key site for understanding this period.

I followed RFK Jr.'s new food rules for a week on a $ 15-a-day budget. It wasn't as easy as promised.  Business Insider

I followed RFK Jr.'s new food rules for a week on a $ 15-a-day budget. It wasn't as easy as promised.  Business Insider

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — America’s farm families are aging alongside their operations. The average U.S. farm producer is now 58.1 years old—part of a decades-long trend that has one in three farmers over 65, according to the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. That experience brings invaluable knowledge, but physical realities shift too. […] The post Still Farming Strong: How Smart Home Mobility Keeps Seniors Active on the Land appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Symposium highlights interdisciplinary training, research excellence, strength of Life Sciences Network  The post Life sciences symposium connects Texas A&M students with graduate pathways appeared first on AgriLife Today.

Labor, Land, and Innovation: How 19th-Century Farming Became More Efficient American agriculture in the 19th century underwent a profound transformation as new tools and techniques reshaped how crops were planted, ... Read More The post How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming appeared first on AgNet West.

Singapore’s appetite for alternative meat seems to be waning, with yet another lab-grown meat company biting the dust. Cultivated meat company Avant Proteins is shutting down its Singapore operations, reported a notice on Singapore’s Government Gazette. The seafood cell research company declared on Jan 30 that it was voluntarily winding up its business here due […]

UK citizens are calling for stricter safeguards, farmer protections and mandatory labelling as cultivated meat moves closer to regulation. ...

A Herefordshire sheep farmer is embarking on a 142-mile walk to highlight the hidden mental health pressures facing agriculture during this ...

In the context of escalating global population pressures and the urgent need for sustainable food production, wheat remains one of the world’s most vital staple crops, supplying calories to nearly 40% of the human population. While traditional breeding efforts have predominantly focused on increasing yield through improved agronomic practices and genetic height reduction, recent groundbreaking […]

A new study sheds light on how farmer-led collaboration can help create the conditions to address biodiversity loss in agricultural landscapes. The research looks at "farmer clusters"—groups of farmers working together across landscapes to support biodiversity-sensitive farming—and explores how these collaborative initiatives evolve over time, what shapes their success, and why some mature more effectively than others.

Deep soils found in forests may be less effective at storing carbon in the long term than previously assumed, potentially reducing the net climate benefits of tree planting, a University of Stirling professor has warned. Professor Jens-Arne Subke of the University's Faculty of Natural Sciences has co-authored a new commentary with Dr. Thomas Parker of the James Hutton Institute that builds on recent research led by Professor Subke that cautioned that the climate benefits of tree-planting could be overstated if soil carbon losses aren't included in calculations.

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb suggests comet 3I/ATLAS may be an alien vessel seeding life, after NASA's SPHEREx spacecraft detected unexplained methane and organic chemicals on board.

Farmers now have more reasons to consider rotating their crops, University of Alberta research shows. Widely used to restore soil health, the agricultural practice boosts the diversity of bacterial and fungal microbes that benefit soil function, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.

An agronomist and crop researcher says drone technology has come a long way in less than a decade. Karl Bubholz is the corn product manager for Renk Seed.  He tells Brownfield that scouting drones are used regularly to monitor plant health on their test plots, and he doesn’t need to wait up to a year […] The post Drone technology has come a long way appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

SAINT JOSEPH, Mo. — Commercial producers with Angus-based cow herds can access a new value-added marketing option with the GeneMax-enhanced Genetic Merit Scorecard (GMS) from AngusLink. This connection serves as another way for producers to set themselves apart in the marketplace, says Troy Marshall, director of commercial industry relations for the American Angus Association. GeneMax […] The post AngusLink Offers GeneMax Enhancement for Genetic Merit Scorecard appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The Wisconsin State Senate will vote on Wednesday on legislation that would regulate lab-grown animal cells. Assembly Bill 554 would require the label “lab grown meat” for any food product containing cultured animal cells or animal tissue derived from cultured cells.  Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau says the state’s ag coalition strongly supports this […] The post Wisconsin Senate to vote on lab-grown protein bill appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

This can be a particularly difficult time for farmers’ mental health.  Tracie Rutherford Self is a mental health specialist with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.  She says tax season can be a precursor for stress on the farm. “Because it’s stressful, and the financial pieces are stressful. We’re looking at tax season, and then we’re […] The post Minnesota ag officials see uptick in farmers seeking mental health support appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Ag economist Scott Irwin with the University of Illinois says passing legislation for year-round E15 is just one of several hurdles to overcome in expanding the corn-based biofuels market. “It’s not a mandate. We will not suddenly go from E10 to E15 with the waiver made permanent for E15 blend. It just opens up the […] The post Ag economist: year-round E15 approval first step in expanding corn biofuels market appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

BLCACKSBURG, Va. — When avian influenza swept through American dairy herds last year, laboratories across the country raced to test milk samples — a specimen type they had never analyzed for the virus before. The electronic messages reporting those results to the U.S. Department of Agriculture had to travel in hours, not days. They needed […] The post How Virginia Tech Became Voice of Veterinary Data appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

PIKE CO., Pa. — Penn State Extension is hosting an in‑person educational program titled Working Smarter: Practical AI for Everyone, a workshop designed to help individuals and organizations understand how to use artificial intelligence tools effectively and responsibly. The session will take place on March 4, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET in Pike County, Pennsylvania, […] The post Responsible AI Use appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Some cattle producers are increasing profits by focusing on soil health. Ted Krauskopf custom grazes cattle on a few hundred acres in Madison County, Illinois. “I actually think of it the opposite of a lot of beef producers, whereas I’m using the livestock to manage the forage versus just using the forage to feed the […] The post Soil health practices benefitting beef producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

ONLINE — In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen interviews Aidan Connolly, president of AgriTech Capital, to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on dairy farming. Connolly highlights the importance of adopting technology to overcome challenges such as labor shortages, water conservation, and precision nutrition. He delves into the potential of […] The post Digital Disruption in Dairy appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Accurate measurement of soil NO₃⁻-N is essential for precision fertilization and stable crop yields. Real-time monitoring of NO₃⁻-N has long been a challenge in agriculture. Conventional soil nutrient testing relies on time-consuming laboratory-based chemical analysis. Existing nitrogen monitoring technologies also have limitations regarding in situ deployment, temporal resolution, and continuous tracking. Furthermore, they are susceptible to interference from soil moisture, salinity, and complex field conditions. This makes them inadequate for the high-frequency, large-scale monitoring required by modern precision agriculture.

SEATTLE, Wash. — All Washington wine industry members are invited to attend the Washington State Grape and Wine Research Program Review this month: Dates: February 24, 1:30-4:30pm and February 25, 9:00-10:30am Location: Hamilton Hall at WSU-IAREC, 24106 N. Bunn Rd., Prosser This is your opportunity to hear the latest in V&E research and to contribute to the review process. During […] The post You're Invited to the Washington Wine Research Review appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

BOISE, Idaho. — Agriculture is now heavily reliant on technology; it is not just about the land and weather anymore. Farming operations are making use of GPS guidance, cloud-based software, precision irrigation systems, and real-time market data – all of which create new cybersecurity risks. Whilst these advancements have undoubtedly made farming more efficient, the […] The post The Future of Agribusiness and Cybersecurity: Are Farms Ready for Digital Attacks? appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The global economy is bracing for major job disruption as artificial intelligence (AI) advances and spreads across industries. Experts have been warning about this shift for years, and fiercely debating whether the benefits of an AI revolution will outweigh the cost of mass displacement in the workforce.

In a groundbreaking advancement in food safety, researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of detecting bacterial contamination in food more swiftly and accurately than current conventional methods. Traditionally, food contamination detection has relied heavily on culturing bacteria, a process that can be labor-intensive and time-consuming, often requiring several days to a week […]

When labor shortages, rising costs, and climate change collide can technology step in to save the world's oldest industry?

A recent study from a multidisciplinary research team has unveiled nuanced insights into the relationship between shelterbelts and bird diversity in agricultural wetland landscapes. Shelterbelts—two or more rows of trees or shrubs planted to protect agricultural land from wind and erosion—have been widely promoted by agri-environmental policies for their presumed role in enhancing biodiversity. Yet, […]

Researchers have significantly enhanced an artificial intelligence tool used to rapidly detect bacterial contamination in food by eliminating misclassifications of food debris that looks like bacteria.

UNIVERSITY PARK — David Huff, professor of turfgrass breeding and genetics at Penn State, recently earned the Research Innovator Award through the College of Agricultural Sciences for the research and entrepreneurial leadership that led to the founding of his startup, PennPoa. PennPoa aims to transform the turfgrass industry through the commercialization of highly cultivated Poa annua, or annual bluegrass, seed varieties for the golf course industry. To launch his […] The post Penn State Researcher Turns Decades of Turfgrass Work Into Startup Success appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

CIBO powers Nutrien’s sustainable agriculture programs with trusted data, verified outcomes, and expanded farmer incentives nationwide. The post CIBO’s Data and Analytics Platform Helps Power Nutrien’s Sustainable Agriculture Programs appeared first on CropLife.

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has vetoed a bill that would ban cell-cultured protein in the state. House Bill 1077 would make certain kinds of food, like lab-grown protein, illegal to sell in South Dakota by labeling them adulterated food. In a letter to state lawmakers, Rhoden said the bill imposes a permanent ban on lawful, […] The post South Dakota governor rejects lab-grown meat ban, calls for 5-Year study appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

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OLATHE, Kan. — John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the introduction of the G5e Universal and CommandCenter™ displays designed to offer a scalable entry point into the John Deere Precision Ag ecosystem, tailored for farmers and ranchers, those newer to precision ag technology, and operations with mixed fleets. The new G5e displays bring customers an […] The post John Deere Expands Precision Ag Technology Access appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

A research team has conducted a study to examine how shelterbelts influence bird species diversity and composition in an agricultural wetland landscape on the western coast of central Japan. They determined that shelterbelts, trees planted to protect the land from wind in farmland are not automatically beneficial for bird diversity.

Researchers discussed efforts to combat cercospora leaf spot and herbicide resistant weeds, among other issues, at the International Sugarbeet and Dry Bean Expo.

With more and more people using AI, it is becoming increasingly important for farmers to share their stories online and with others.

Drone technology has come a long way in the past decade, as the machines are used for both field applications and crop scouting.  Karl Bobholz from Renk Seed has been using scouting drones to monitor crop health as his team prepares new hybrids for the market, and he says farmers can use that same technology […] The post Scouting drones can help farmers make better in-season crop management decisions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

In a pioneering study published in npj Sustainable Agriculture, researchers have delved into the complex pathways of transitioning Belgium’s livestock sector towards sustainability. The comprehensive investigation, led by Riera, Vandevoorde, Squilbin, and colleagues, employs an innovative blend of narratives, trade-off analyses, and scenario modeling to elucidate the multifaceted challenges and opportunities inherent in reshaping livestock […]

arXiv:2602.08593v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We present Kissan-Dost, a multilingual, sensor-grounded conversational system that turns live on-farm measurements and weather into plain-language guidance delivered over WhatsApp text or voice. The system couples commodity soil and climate sensors with retrieval-augmented generation, then enforces grounding, traceability, and proactive alerts through a modular pipeline. In a 90-day, two-site pilot with five participants, we ran three phases (baseline, dashboard only, chatbot only). Dashboard engagement was sporadic and faded, while the chatbot was used nearly daily and informed concrete actions. Controlled tests on 99 sensor-grounded crop queries achieved over 90 percent correctness with subsecond end-to-end latency, alongside high-quality translation outputs. Results show that careful last-mile integration, not novel circuitry, unlocks the latent value of existing Agri-IoT for smallholders.

Professor Darren Evans and Madeleine Fabusova from the School of Natural and Environmental Science have published new research that shows that typical levels of artificial light at night can simultaneously suppress early-night activity and disrupt navigation cues in nocturnal insects and spiders. These findings identify twilight as a disproportionately sensitive period, raising questions about how street lighting and other mitigation strategies should be targeted.

Can we use nothing more than sunlight and inexpensive materials to produce clean hydrogen fuel while also removing toxic pollutants from water? That question shaped our recent work with γ-In2S3, a semiconductor that has intrigued researchers for years but still holds untapped potential. By making subtle changes at the atomic scale, we discovered that we could significantly enhance its performance under visible light without adding noble metals or forming complex heterojunctions.

A research team led by Prof. Wang Kelin from the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has uncovered microbial mechanisms that restrict phosphorus (P) cycling in farmland soils, revealing that high-intensity farming increases phosphorus limitation. These findings, which are based on a regional-scale sampling in a karst region in southern China, were published in Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment on January 13.

A farmer from northwestern Iowa says he’s hopeful state lawmakers can pass legislation that would allow the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project to move forward. Kelly Nieuwenhuis raises corn and soybeans in O’Brien County and is a past president of the Siouxland Energy Cooperative Board of Directors, a farmer-owned ethanol producer. “Here we are sitting […] The post Farmer says Summit pipeline key to Iowa’s biofuels economy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

In a groundbreaking advancement poised to revolutionize agricultural monitoring, Purdue University researchers have developed an innovative smart platform capable of wirelessly assessing subsoil health with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency. Spearheaded by Associate Professor Rahim Rahimi from Purdue’s School of Materials Engineering, this novel technology—referred to as HARVEST—promises to fundamentally transform how farmers manage soil resources, […]

A new smart platform invented by Purdue University researchers to wirelessly monitor subsoil health could change the landscape of agricultural sensing systems. The invention addresses a critical need in agriculture nationwide: the efficient use of water, fertilizers and pesticides. Due to the variability of soil conditions across large fields, applying uniform amounts of these inputs can lead to significant waste, increasing costs for farmers and causing environmental harm if nutrient runoff reaches water systems.

A new study conducted at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) shows that grassland-based grazing systems—currently covering a third of Earth's surface and representing the world's largest production system—will see a severe contraction as global temperatures rise. Depending on the scenario analyzed, 36–50% of the land with suitable climatic conditions for grazing today will experience a loss of viability by 2100, affecting more than 100 million pastoralists and up to 1.6 billion grazing animals.

Idaho farming town faces crisis after ICE raid deports 75 workers, leaving harvest in jeopardy despite community's overwhelming Trump support.

Exclusive: I chatted to the CEO of one of the leading lawnbot brands to get his take on the changing landscape of robot mowers.

"Polybee's ROI is real and repeatable. It's like nothing I've seen before in my 30 years of growing produce," says Mike Fielden, CEO at Australian produce supplier PM Fresh. The post Polybee raises $4.3m to automate yield forecasting and pollination with ‘physical AI agents’ appeared first on AgFunderNews.

When we think about birds, we often picture their colorful plumage: the iridescence of a peacock's tail or the electric blue flash of a kingfisher. Or we might consider how they use voices, from the song of the nightingale to the coo of a dove or the shriek of a jay.

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — The eastern United States is experiencing more snow this winter, causing short-term problems, but the drought in the western states may cause problems for agriculture this spring, Matthew Reardon, an atmospheric...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday reapproved the weed killer dicamba for use on genetically modified soybeans and cotton, a pesticide that has raised widespread concern over its tendency to drift and destroy nearby crops. The agency said dicamba was critical for farmers who would otherwise have their crops threatened by fast growing weeds. […] The post Trump Administration Approves Weed Killer Dicamba for Two Common Genetically Modified Crops appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Experts foresee more Smart Tech in fungicide application, particularly using drones. The post Smart Tech in Fungicide Application appeared first on CropLife.

Dry bean research, including new varieties and disease issues, were among the topics discussed at the International Sugarbeet and Dry Bean Expo i Grand Forks in January.

There is a hole in the argument that American workers will replace immigrants. For many jobs, the cheaper and more likely replacement is a robot.

In recent years, the urgency to combat climate change has extended its reach into sectors that have traditionally received less attention, notably agriculture. Within this sector, ruminant livestock—comprising cattle, sheep, and goats—represent a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane. Africa, with its vast ruminant populations, faces both challenges and opportunities in mitigating these […]

Korea now officially recognizes 62,604 species within its borders, up from 61,230 in 2024, according to data released Monday. The latest National Species List, compiled by the National Institute of Biological Resources, is based on data gathered through the end of 2025. Compared with the 28,462 native species identified in 1996, the confirmed total has more than doubled. The steady rise reflects the discovery and formal documentation of species that were already present in Korea but previously unknown. Taking Korea’s land masses into account, experts estimate that the country may host around 100,000 native species in total. Among the species newly added to the list, 307 are entirely new to science, with their existence confirmed for the first time, according to the organization. One such discovery is a plant known as “beoteum yangjikkot,” a perennial herb that grows with yellow petals and spreads as its roots extend sideways. It has been confirmed as an endemic species found only in

Farmers across the UK are reaching breaking point as new research shows mental wellbeing has fallen to its lowest level in four years. Th...

RALEIGH, N.C. — The NC State University research truffle orchard, located on the Mountain Research Station in Waynesville, NC, was originally established to cultivate the European Périgord black truffle, Tuber melanosporum. Since the onset of production on November 20, 2017 in early 2023, the research team has documented the presence of two additional truffle species: the European Tuber […] The post Discovery at N.C. State Research Truffle Orchard appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

MANKATO, Minn. — Bringing together the latest research in soybean and wheat production, the University of Minnesota Extension and North Dakota State University teamed up to host the annual Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research Feb. 4 in Grand Forks and Feb. 5 in Moorhead. Sponsored by the Minnesota Soybean Research & […] The post Best of the Best Highlights Hottest Topics in Soybean Research appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

It's a truism that weeds love poor soil, but is there anything to it? And what is a weed, anyway? James Wong investigates