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  1. First Gap-Free Peanut Genomes Reveal Genes Behind Bigger Seeds And Better Oils 4/24/2026

    An international team of researchers has produced complete, gap-free genome sequences for six peanut varieties, providing a comprehensive blueprint for future peanut breeding and improvement strategies.

  2. Trio Of USDA Grants Will Help WSU Scientist Make Food Safer, Reduce Waste 4/24/2026

    Kang Huang arrived at Washington State University less than three years ago. In that short time, he’s procured three significant grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to help bolster food safety and reduce food waste across the country.

  3. Key Environmental Strategies To Improve Leafy Green Production In Controlled Environment Agriculture 4/22/2026

    New research is shedding light on how careful management of oxygen levels, lighting conditions, airflow, and nutrient solutions can significantly improve leafy green production in hydroponic and vertical farming systems.

  4. Danforth Center Study Shows How Regenerative Practices And AI Can Help Make Sorghum Production More Profitable And Resilient 4/21/2026

    As growers face tighter margins and more volatile weather, regenerative agriculture is increasingly viewed as a pathway to improve soil health while keeping farms profitable.

  5. Thunderstruck Ag Expands Into Brazil With Yetter And Martin Products, Introducing Proven Planting Solutions To Improve Consistency And Crop Performance 4/20/2026

    Thunderstruck Ag, a global provider of farmer-driven equipment solutions, is expanding into Brazil with the launch of Yetter and Martin products under the Thunderstruck Brazil umbrella, bringing proven planting technology to Brazilian farmers and dealers for the first time.

  6. Husker Research Provides Irrigation Rules To Save Water, Increase Profits 4/17/2026

    As water supplies shrink and food demand grows, new interdisciplinary research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln offers a practical way for farmers to manage irrigation more efficiently while protecting their bottom line.

  7. Future Food Needs New Underground Strategy 4/17/2026

    A greater focus on roots during plant breeding could ensure staple grain crops continue to feed the world as recycled nutrients substitute conventional fertilisers in the future, a University of Queensland study has found.

  8. MSU AgBioResearch Launches Enviroweather Mobile App To Support Michigan Growers 4/17/2026

    Michigan State University AgBioResearch, in partnership with the Michigan State Horticultural Society (MSHS), is proud to announce the launch of Enviroweather Mobile, the mobile app for MSU’s weather-based information system supporting farmers and growers throughout Michigan.

  9. Gene Discovery Opens New Path For Disease-Resistant Rice Breeding 4/16/2026

    Bacterial blight (BB) is a serious plant disease that mainly affects rice plants, especially in warm, humid regions.

  10. Regional Project Implemented By IICA Strengthens Sweet Potato Cultivation In Caribbean Countries 4/16/2026

    Efforts to strengthen sweet potato production and preserve vital genetic resources across the Caribbean are gaining momentum under the Next Generation Sweet Potato Production in the Caribbean Project, now actively engaging stakeholders through a Community of Practice with technical specialists in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.