Current Headlines

  1. New Digital Tool Provides Satellite Monitoring Of Crop Health Across US 5/28/2025

    Researchers from the University of Kansas, with support from the KansasView and AmericaView programs, have created a web-based app for the public that provides free satellite monitoring and analysis of vegetation and crop health across Kansas and the nation, called the Sentinel GreenReport Plus.

  2. Tackling A Mystery That's Killing Blueberries In The Field 5/27/2025

    Identifying the cause and prevalence of a costly disorder in blueberries is the goal of a team of researchers at The University of Queensland.

  3. Smart Farming Analysis Reveals Hidden Trade-Offs In Morocco's Olive Boom 5/27/2025

    A team of researchers has developed an innovative decision-support framework designed to help land managers and policymakers navigate the complex trade-offs in agricultural planning—particularly in water-scarce regions such as Morocco’s semi-arid zones.

  4. GHGE Study Confirms Lucent Bio's Sustainable Fertilizers Turn Farming Climate-Positive 5/27/2025

    Lucent Biosciences ("Lucent Bio"), an award-winning sustainable Agtech company, has completed an extensive greenhouse gas emission (GHGE) study, revealing a significant advance in climate-smart agriculture.

  5. Vietnam's Durian Farmers Power Up With XAG Drones To Boost Efficiency 5/26/2025

    Amid Vietnam's "durian gold rush," farmers are turning to smart agri-tech, notably XAG agricultural drones, to stay ahead.

  6. Researchers Unveil Epigenetic Mechanism Of Cold Adaptation In Rice 5/26/2025

    Chinese researchers recently uncovered molecular evidence supporting Lamarckism—a long-debated theory from the early 19th century that acquired characteristics can be inherited.

  7. John Deere Acquires Sentera To Integrate Aerial Field Scouting 5/23/2025

    John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the acquisition of Sentera, a leading provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota.

  8. Stirling Research Could Extend Biopesticide Effectiveness 5/22/2025

    It is hoped that the findings could allow the development of biopesticides that are effective for longer, potentially increasing food security, reducing damage to the natural environment and boosting agro-ecological biodiversity.

  9. A New Technology For Extending The Shelf Life Of Produce 5/21/2025

    We’ve all felt the sting of guilt when fruit and vegetables go bad before we could eat them. Now, researchers from MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have shown they can extend the shelf life of harvested plants by injecting them with melatonin using biodegradable microneedles.

  10. Zimbabwe: African Development Fund Approves $10.12M Grant To Boost Agricultural Production And Strengthen Resilience In Drought-Prone Rural Regions 5/21/2025

    The African Development Bank Group's Board of Directors has approved a $10.12M grant from its African Development Fund to. boost sustainable agricultural production and strengthen rural resilience in drought-prone regions