Agriculture and Food News
May 1, 2025
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Apr. 28, 2025 — New research demonstrates how mathematical modeling can predict outbreaks of toxic fungi in Texas corn crops -- offering a potential lifeline to farmers facing billions in harvest ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — New blackberry varieties could provide a boon for farmers looking to rebound after the decline of Florida citrus and who see an opportunity to meet the growing demand for blackberries, which have ...
Apr. 29, 2025 — Researchers have shown they can inexpensively nanomanufacture silk microneedles to precisely fortify crops, monitor plant health, and detect soil ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — The less intensively you manage the soil, the better the soil can function. Such as not plowing as often or using more grass-clover mixtures as cover crops. Surprisingly, it applies to both conventional and organic ...
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Apr. 24, 2025 — Scientists developed a machine-learning tool that can teach itself, with minimal external guidance, to differentiate between aerial images of flowering and nonflowering grasses -- an advance that ...
Apr. 22, 2025 — A new comparison and analysis of the genomes of species in the genus Malus, which includes the domesticated apple and its wild relatives, revealed the evolutionary relationships among the species and ...
Apr. 22, 2025 — Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed reasons, but there are many ...
Apr. 22, 2025 — At the heart of the Amazon researchers are investigating a mysterious parasite which is devastating fish farms around the ...
Apr. 22, 2025 — Researchers are testing a new type of cattle feed that could help dairy cows release less methane gas from burps and flatulence and use nutrients more efficiently. Because methane traps heat in the ...
Apr. 21, 2025 — In the microscopic battlefield of plant-microbe interactions, plants are constantly fighting off invading bacteria. New research reveals just how clever these bacterial invaders can ...
Apr. 21, 2025 — As farmers debate whether fields should be used for agriculture or solar panels, new research says the answer could be both. Scientists analyzed remote sensing and aerial imagery to study how fields ...
Apr. 21, 2025 — Honeybees are essential pollinators for agriculture and natural ecosystems. Stressors like climate change, habitat loss and pesticide exposure threaten their ability to forage for pollen, a critical ...
Apr. 21, 2025 — Insecticides can help protect crops against troublesome pests, but they also pose a risk for beneficial insects such as pollinators. A new study provided insight into how even sublethal doses of ...
Apr. 18, 2025 — A team led by researchers say public ignorance and apathy towards bird flu (highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI) could pose a serious obstacle to containing the virus and preventing a ...
Earlier Headlines
Apr. 18, 2025 — A new study opens new avenues for combating soybean cyst nematodes, the most damaging pest for U.S. soybean ...
Apr. 17, 2025 — Lake ecosystems can receive high inputs of terrestrial organic matter (t-OM) that microbes make available to higher trophic level consumers. A research group examined terrestrial reliance of 19 ...
Apr. 17, 2025 — A research team has decoded the genome of historic potato cultivars and used this resource to develop an efficient method for analysis of hundreds of additional potato ...
Apr. 17, 2025 — A new study has investigated how the relationship between mean annual precipitation (MAP) and grassland biomass changes when one or more nutrients are added. The authors show that precipitation and ...
Apr. 16, 2025 — A researcher has developed an autonomous driving algorithm for agricultural robots used for greenhouse cultivation and other farm ...
Apr. 15, 2025 — Scientists have unveiled a new food source designed to sustain honey bee colonies indefinitely without natural pollen. The research details successful trials where nutritionally stressed colonies, ...
Apr. 15, 2025 — Wildflowers growing on land previously used for buildings and factories can accumulate lead, arsenic and other metal contaminants from the soil, which are consumed by pollinators as they feed, a new ...
Apr. 15, 2025 — A new study reveals the impact of what might may be precursors to harmful contaminants in drinking water, formed during water ...
Apr. 15, 2025 — A global study has shown that countries which consume more plant-based proteins -- such as chickpeas, tofu and peas -- have longer adult life expectancies. Scientists studied food supply and ...
Apr. 14, 2025 — Scientists use small peptides to enhance symbiosis between plants and fungi, offering a sustainable alternative to artificial fertilizers. Plant biologists discover new plant molecule, CLE16, as well ...
Apr. 10, 2025 — In Finland, farmers who have transitioned to regenerative agriculture perceive intuition as something that leads to better decision-making, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. ...
Apr. 10, 2025 — Scientists have developed an innovative system -- called MetaFlowTrain -- that allows the study of metabolic exchange and interactions within microbial communities under different environmental ...
Apr. 10, 2025 — A study showed that different processing methods significantly affect the biochemical composition of plant-based foods. Current food classification systems do not sufficiently acknowledge the ...
Apr. 10, 2025 — A research team has discovered a new tissue in plants that plays an essential role in seed formation by regulating the flow of nutrients into the seed. The team used their findings to increase the ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — Agronomists question statistical methods used to predict yield potential and 'yield gaps' for major crops. In some cases, yield potential is overestimated, while in others it can be ...
Apr. 8, 2025 — A new study maps how specific lactic acid bacteria can enhance both the flavor and nutritional quality of plant-based dairy alternatives. The findings may have wide-reaching perspectives for the ...
Apr. 7, 2025 — New research has highlighted more than 43% of Queensland, Australia's current productive aquaculture sites are expected to be impacted by sea level rise. Of the projected inundation caused by ...
Apr. 4, 2025 — A new study compares two scallop farming methods, ear-hanging and lantern net culture, over a complete grow-out cycle to determine which approach yields the best results for commercial growers. The ...
Apr. 4, 2025 — A cohort study was conducted in Spain to compare the health and environmental benefits of the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) and the Mediterranean Diet. Compared to participants with low adherence, ...
Apr. 3, 2025 — Since Darwin's time, the phenomenon known as flower constancy -- i.e., where insects consistently visit the same flower type even when many others are also present -- has been understood as a ...
Friday, April 18, 2025
Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Land-Use Drives Energy Dynamics of Boreal Lake Food Webs
- European Potato Genome Decoded: Small Gene Pool With Large Differences
- Nutrients Strengthen Link Between Precipitation and Plant Growth, Study Finds
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- New Pollen-Replacing Food for Honey Bees Brings New Hope for Survival
- Growing Wildflowers on Disused Urban Land Can Damage Bee Health
- Inactive Components in Agricultural Runoff May Be Hidden Contributors to Drinking Water Hazards
- Meat or Veg? Plant-Based Protein Is Linked to a Longer Life, Research Shows
Monday, April 14, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025
- Intuition Guides Farmers Towards Better Decision-Making, but Remains a Taboo
- A New Tool for Parsing the 'metabolic Dialogue' Between Microorganisms
- Impact of Processing on Biochemical Composition of Plant-Based Products Revealed
- First New Plant Tissue Discovered in 160 Years Boosts Crop Yields
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Monday, April 7, 2025
Friday, April 4, 2025
- Best Methods for Growing Atlantic Sea Scallops
- Planetary Health Diet and Mediterranean Diet Associated With Similar Survival and Sustainability Benefits
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Sensing Sickness: New Method for Boosting Bee Health
- Plant Doctor: An AI System That Watches Over Urban Trees Without Touching a Leaf
- Electrochemical Process Separates Valuable Industrial Chemicals from Animal Waste
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- Ecologists Document Utah's Bee Species and Say Beehive State Is Rich in Bee Diversity
- Using Cover Plants to Remove Pollutants from Arable Soil
- Technology Makes Pesticides Stick to Plant Leaves
- Insecticides May Contribute to Bigger Problems With Certain Weeds
Monday, March 24, 2025
- Healthy Eating in Midlife Linked to Overall Healthy Aging
- New Research Reveals Secrets About Locust Swarm Movement
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- Protecting Crops: Researchers Open Up New Avenue to Combat a Widespread Plant Virus
- Popular Cooking Cheese Made With Peas Yields Same Taste and Texture
- Kansas, Missouri Farmers Avoid Discussing Climate Change Regardless of Opinions, Study Finds
- Natural Insect Predators May Serve as Allies in Spotted Lanternfly Battle
- Extreme Heat Impacts Dairy Production, Small Farms Most Vulnerable
Monday, March 17, 2025
- Tax Sugar and Salt in Food to Improve Health?
- New Discovery in Plant-Pest Warfare Could Lead to Sustainable Farming Solutions
- Researchers Demonstrate New Technique for Boosting Plant Growth With Bacteria
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- The Long Wait for Bees to Return to Restored Grasslands
- Study: 'Sustainable Intensification' On the Farm Reduces Soil Nitrate Losses, Maintains Crop Yields
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- The Yucca and the Moth: How Extreme Weather Impacts the Timing of Biological Events
- Iconic Australian Bird Reveals Hidden Farming Talent
- How Agave Plants Survive Extreme Droughts
- Scientists Discover Genes to Grow Bigger Tomatoes and Eggplants
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- Iron Oxides Act as Natural Catalysts to Unlock Phosphorus to Fuel Plant Growth
- New Computer Vision System Can Guide Specialty Crops Monitoring
- World's Critical Food Crops at Imminent Risk from Rising Temperatures
- 1,400 Species Found in Guts of Asian Hornets
Monday, March 3, 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Midwestern Field Trials Suggest Overuse of Rootworm-Resistant Corn Reduces Farmers' Profits
- Discovery of a Common 'weapon' Used by Disease-Causing Fungi Could Help Engineer More Resilient Food Crops
- Genetic Switch Could Help Control Leaf Growth in Poor Soils
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Select Corn Lines Contain Compounds That Sicken, Kill Major Crop Pest
- Feeding Anemone: Symbiote Fish Actively Feed Hosts in Wild
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Successful Strategies for Collaborative Species Conservation
- In the Weeds: Amaranth Genomes Reveal Secrets of Success
- From Scraps to Sips: Everyday Biomass Produces Drinking Water from Thin Air
Monday, February 24, 2025
- Honeybee Dance 'styles' Sway Food Foraging Success
- Beehive Sensors Offer Hope in Saving Honeybee Colonies
Friday, February 21, 2025
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- We Can Farm More Seafood While Minimizing Its Impact on Biodiversity
- Feed Additives Can Reduce Campylobacter in Free-Range Broilers
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- From Plants to People: How Amino Acid, Vitamin Balance Links Plant Immunity to Epilepsy
- Sweet Molasses Feed Key to Understanding Grazing Behavior in Cattle
- Biomedicine Shows the Way to Future Food Crops
Friday, February 14, 2025
- Climate Change Threatens Global Cocoa Production: New Study Highlights Pollination-Based Solutions
- Killing H5N1 in Waste Milk -- An Alternative to Pasteurization
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Monday, February 10, 2025
- Scientists Identify Heat-Resistant Kelp Strain
- Bats Play a Key Role in Combating Rice Pests in Southeast Asia
Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Large Differences in Water-Seeking Ability Found in U.S. Corn Varieties
- New Agroforestry Maps Plot Environmental, Social, and Economic Benefits of Trees
- InsectNet Technology Identifies Insects Around the World and Around the Farm
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Coal Emissions Cost India Millions in Crop Damages
- New Study Assesses Impact of Agricultural Research Investments on Biodiversity, Land Use
Monday, February 3, 2025
Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Potential in Cultivation of a Special Nutritious Microalga
- New 'Matchless' Grass Variety Yields High Seed Count Without Need for Field Burning
- Freshwater Alga Could Be the Next Superfood That Feeds the World
- New Technology Tracks Dairy Cows for Improved Health and Productivity
- Promoting Cacao Production Without Sacrificing Biodiversity
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Discovery of a Unique Drainage and Irrigation System That Gave Way to the 'Neolithic Revolution' In the Amazon
- Protecting the Plains: Conserving Prairie Dogs Will Revitalize North America's Grasslands
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- Complexity of Tree-Planting Schemes
- Damage Caused to Crops by Barnacle Geese Can Be Mitigated With Designated Set-Aside and Repelling Fields
Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Scientists Predict What Will Be Top of the Crops in UK by 2080 Due to Climate Change
- 'Buzz Me In:' Bees Wearing Itty Bitty QR Codes Reveal Hive Secrets
- Camel Milk Udderly Good Alterative to Traditional Dairy
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Little Birds, Little Poops, Little Food Safety Risk
- The Importance of Eco-Friendly Sensors in Global Food Supply