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New risk maps help soybean farmers spot charcoal rot before it strikes

Charcoal rot, caused by the soilborne fungus Macrophomina phaseolina (Mp), poses a serious threat to soybean health and harvests on... Read more

Identifying salt patches and marsh with field data and machine-learning algorithm

Salty soils are causing reduced crop density, lower yields and barren lands unable to sustain crop growth. Sea level rise,... Read more

Computational approach improves genomic prediction accuracy of agronomically relevant traits

Advances in high-throughput phenotyping (HTP) platforms together with genotyping technologies have revolutionized breeding of varieties with desired traits relying on... Read more

Vineyards in NY wine country push sustainability as they adapt to climate change

A decade ago, Scott Osborn would have eagerly told prospective vineyard owners looking to join the wine industry to "jump... Read more

Sustainability certificates for palm oil plantations can have unintended consequences

Analysis of independent satellite data shows a decrease in the efficiency of palm oil plantations in Malaysia after they received... Read more

E-I-E-I-Omics: New discoveries in corn genetics could help grow more productive, resilient crops

By analyzing DNA from different cells in nearly 200 lines of maize plants, research led by the University of Michigan... Read more

Mushroom-based composting can cut farm waste, pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes

The intensification of global agriculture results in significant disposal challenges, with 14 billion tons of crop straw and 125 million... Read more

A new type of cattle feed could result in fewer burps and reduced dairy gas emissions

University of Florida researchers are testing a new type of cattle feed that could help dairy cows release less methane... Read more

Scientists tackle costly parasite damage devastating fish farmers around the world

At the heart of the Amazon, researchers are investigating a mysterious parasite which is devastating fish farms around the world.... Read more

Genomic study maps nearly 60 million years of apple genus evolution and diversity

A new comparison and analysis of the genomes of species in the genus Malus, which includes the domesticated apple and... Read more

Tillage reductions lead to dramatic rise in crop yields and soil organic carbon levels

A new study from South Dakota State University reveals reductions in tillage intensity have led to an increase in soil... Read more

Novel study calculates the cost to cattle ranchers of an expanding wolf population

Motion-activated field cameras, GPS collars, wolf scat analysis and cattle tail hair samples are helping University of California, Davis, researchers... Read more

Insects are disappearing due to agriculture—and many other drivers, research reveals

Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed reasons, but there... Read more

Long-term study maps greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural soils

Farmers apply nitrogen fertilizers to crops to boost yields, feeding more people and livestock. But when there's more fertilizer than... Read more

From fava beans to future foods: Researchers turn to plant-based proteins for a healthier planet

Crops like chickpeas, fava beans, lentils and quinoa could help make Europe's food systems more environmentally friendly and sustainable.... Read more