Current Headlines

  1. State Farmers Change Way They Grow Rice 4/29/2026

    When a system works, there is little reason to change and many reasons to stick with success; any change in that system is often small things to improve efficiency.

  2. ICARDA Supports Zimbabwe's Digital Seed Systems Transformation 4/28/2026

    Under the African Development Bank (AfDB)’s Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation II (TAATII) Wheat Compact, ICARDA has supported Zimbabwe’s new digital seed platform, improving seed quality, traceability, and distribution while helping 188,220 farmers access reliable seed and stronger agricultural services.

  3. Pivot Bio Expands St. Louis Footprint With New Centers Of Excellence For Crop Nutrition Innovation And Manufacturing 4/28/2026

    As fertilizer markets continue to face significant volatility driven by global supply pressures, energy dynamics and geopolitical uncertainty, one of the world’s most innovative ag tech companies, Pivot Bio today announced the significant expansion of its Greater St. Louis footprint with two new Centers of Excellence anchored in Hazelwood and Creve Coeur.

  4. Study Reveals Soil, Not Fertilizer, Is Primary Source Of Nitrogen Gas Loss In Rice Paddies 4/27/2026

    Rice production is heavily dependent on nitrogen fertilizers, particularly in China, where application rates are two to three times the global average.

  5. ADAMA Introduces Its First Pyrasulfotole-Based Product With The Launch Of Marathon® In Australia 4/27/2026

    ADAMA Ltd. (SZSE: 000553), a leading global crop protection company, today announced the launch of Marathon®, its first Pyrasulfotole-based herbicide.

  6. Researchers Develop 5 New Potato Varieties To Bolster US Chip Supply 4/24/2026

    The potatoes behind America’s potato chips are getting an upgrade. Researchers at Michigan State University have developed five new potato varieties designed to help strengthen the U.S. chip supply by improving disease resistance, long-term storage and processing reliability.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.