Current Headlines

  1. Extreme Microbe May Change How Apples Are Protected 4/10/2026

    A compound derived from a microorganism belonging to a unique branch of life known for surviving in extreme conditions could soon provide Washington fruit producers with a new weapon to combat two of the most economically damaging pathogens facing the fruit industry.

  2. Predictably Unpredictable: Building Resilient Crops For A Changing World 4/9/2026

    An unusually mild winter followed by a wet spring made last year one of the worst in a decade for Pennsylvania soybean growers.

  3. New Research Sheds Light On Optimizing Strawberry Production In Challenging Climates 4/9/2026

    New research provides insights into strawberry production practices that influence yield, pest pressure, and cultivar performance, offering practical guidance for growers using high tunnels and plasticulture systems in the Lower Midwest.

  4. New Taro Variety Offers The 'Best Of Both Worlds' Amid Climate Change 4/9/2026

    A breakthrough in breeding hybrids of one of Papua New Guinea’s most culturally significant crops could solve growing problems caused by climate change in the Pacific nation.

  5. SAS, NC State And ECU Deploying Sensors And IoT Analytics To Help Farmers Protect Crops, Livestock And Equipment 4/8/2026

    Eastern North Carolina farmers face threats from flooding, increased soil salinity and saltwater intrusion that destroy crops, endanger livestock and damage expensive farm equipment.

  6. Field Trials With NGT Potatoes To Start In 2026 4/8/2026

    In collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN), Wageningen University & Research (WUR) will start new field trials with genetically modified potatoes in 2026.

  7. Applegate Farms, LLC Commits $50,000 To Help Midwest Corn Farmers Reduce Nitrogen Fertilizer Use 4/8/2026

    Applegate Farms, LLC, maker of APPLEGATE®, the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, today announced a partnership with Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) to reduce nitrogen fertilizer use on 3,000 acres of farmland in the Midwest.

  8. Ultra-Low Asparagine Wheat Developed Using Precision Gene Editing 4/7/2026

    Scientists at Rothamsted Research have successfully developed wheat with dramatically reduced levels of asparagine, without affecting yield, using gene editing techniques, offering a promising route to safer food production and improved regulatory compliance.

  9. CropX Expands Sensor Portfolio With Apex, Bringing High-Resolution Root Zone Data To The CropX Platform 4/7/2026

    CropX Technologies, a global leader in digital agronomy solutions, today announced the addition of Apex to its sensor portfolio: a multi-depth soil sensor with configurable depth options and continuous, high-resolution root zone sensing, fully integrated into the CropX digital agronomy platform.

  10. Clemson Scientists Identify Traits, Germplasm To Improve Soybean Heat Tolerance 4/6/2026

    As rising temperatures threaten soybean yields nationwide, scientists from Clemson University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have identified heat-tolerant soybean lines and key traits that could help develop more resilient crops.