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Simple vineyard growing practice impacts soil microbiome deep below surface

Pennsylvania is the fourth-largest wine producer in the United States, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The industry supports... Read more

How an internal plant 'thermostat' guides root growth in unpredictable temperatures

Plants can't move to escape the heat like humans can; they are forced to adapt. As temperatures fluctuate, one key... Read more

Northeast farmers could profit from grass-fed beef if they expand, join forces

New York State and New England have optimal conditions for grass-fed beef production—with an abundance of pasturelands and forage—but higher... Read more

Scientists unveil breakthrough tool that could help stop the world's third‑biggest driver of deforestation

Scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, World Forest ID, University of Sheffield and international collaborators have developed a new... Read more

Genetic markers fast-track breeding of seedless muscadine grapes

Using new genetic markers, fruit breeders can now tell whether grapes will be seedless and self-pollinating even years before vines... Read more

From 'sustainable' to 'regenerative' agriculture: What's in a name?

Sustainability has become something of a buzzword over the years. From the clothes we wear and the energy that powers... Read more

Mathematical model predicts fish freshness in real time

Every day, fish caught in oceans and seas around the world pass through a long journey before reaching supermarkets, restaurants,... Read more

Drones, DNA, and weather: A phase-oriented hybrid engine predicts sugar beet disease

A fungus that can wipe out up to 50% of a sugar beet crop may soon meet its match in... Read more

Born to roam, built for home: New genomic insights for snapper fisheries

Snapper are central to coastal life across southern Australia, supporting fisheries, local businesses, and regional tourism. New Flinders University research... Read more

How a common herbicide affects honeybee brains and behavior

Cultivating flowering plants for pollinator gardens, commercial farms, or home landscapes often relies on the use of herbicides to manage... Read more

Scientists study radiation limits for safer seafood shipping

Scientists at Florida International University have identified a promising way to safely ship fish long distances without losing vital vitamin... Read more

Q&A: Is the world really running out of chocolate?

Chocolate prices have jumped again this Easter, and it has a lot of people concerned about how much higher they... Read more

Ultra-low asparagine wheat developed using precision gene editing

Scientists at Rothamsted Research have successfully developed wheat with dramatically reduced levels of asparagine, without affecting yield, using gene editing... Read more

Researchers warn of risks posed by 'contaminants of emerging concern' found in crops, agricultural soil

A new international study offers insights into the health risks posed by crops' absorption of "contaminants of emerging concern" (CECs)... Read more

Oregano, rosemary and 'time': Long-term swine study shows natural-compound benefits

In the search to replace antibiotic growth promoters with effective alternatives in modern swine production, plant-based essential oils are showing... Read more