Latest Food Headlines

  1. New Study Highlights Critical Periods For Using Parasitoids In Biological Control Of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Pest 4/24/2025

    A study published in the Pest Management Science journal has revealed critical periods for using parasitoids in the biological control of the global brown marmorated stink bug pest which has been threatening kiwifruit crops in China, Italy and Greece.

  2. A Legacy Unlocked: Mendel-Inspired Breakthrough That Could Transform Global Pea Farming 4/23/2025

    Now 160 years on, an international research collaboration has used genomics, bioinformatics and genetics to map the diversity of a globally important pea collection – revealing secrets behind the traits that Mendel made famous and uncovering agriculturally useful genetic diversity on an unprecedented scale.

  3. Entrapment® Insecticide Outperforms Chemical And Organic Standards For Strawberry Yield 4/22/2025

    Attune Agriculture, the leader in hydrocolloid based agricultural products, offers results from a new study conducted on strawberries, showing that only focusing on dead bugs does not always equate to what ultimately matters most for growers: more yield.

  4. Humic Substances And LED Lighting Enhance Tomato Transplant Growth With Minimal Yield Impact 4/22/2025

    A recent study by researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center investigates how humic substances (HS) and light-emitting diode (LED) lighting influence tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) transplant growth and subsequent fruit production.

  5. New Analysis Sheds Light On Specific Genes Found In All Grasses 4/22/2025

    A new computational biology pipeline has mapped out over 13,000 groups of protein-coding genes conserved across grasses, offering a powerful tool for researchers investigating gene function in these economically and ecologically vital species.

  6. Tillage Reductions Lead To Dramatic Rise In Crop Yields, Soil Organic Carbon Levels 4/22/2025

    Corn and soybean yields have increased dramatically since 2000, according to a new study from South Dakota State University's Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science.

  7. E-I-E-I-Omics: New Discoveries In Corn Genetics Could Help Grow More Productive, Resilient Crops 4/22/2025

    By analyzing DNA from different cells in nearly 200 lines of maize plants, research led by the University of Michigan has revealed insights that could help growers better adapt their crops to a fast-changing environment.

  8. Scientists Reveal Mechanisms Of Cross-Domain Circular System In Plant Growth And Microbiological Risk Regulation 4/22/2025

    The intensification of global agriculture results in significant disposal challenges, with 14 billion tons of crop straw and 125 million tons of livestock manure produced annually.

  9. Should Farm Fields Be Used For Crops Or Solar? MSU Research Suggests Both 4/21/2025

    As farmers debate whether fields should be used for agriculture or solar panels, new research from Michigan State University says the answer could be both.

  10. Research Expands Options For More Sustainable Soybean Production 4/17/2025

    Brazil is the world’s largest producer of soybeans and one of the reasons is the incorporation of bio-inputs, microorganisms that promote biological nitrogen fixation.