The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-03
Droughts Drive Spanish Boom in Pistachio Farming
Two decades ago, Miguel Angel Garcia harvested grapes and grains on his farm in central Spain, like his father and grandfather before him. Read more
2024-10-03
Pitting Good Versus Bad Fungi on Sweet Corn: A Delicate Dance
The same defenses that help some varieties of sweet corn resist fungal diseases can also stymie the potency of a beneficial fungus used to kill hungry caterpillar pests, studies by Agricultural... Read more
2024-10-03
SDSU Extension to Host Disease Scouting Workshop for Corn, Soybeans
South Dakota State University Extension will host a scouting session for corn and soybean diseases confirmed in the state. Read more
2024-10-03
MSU Event at NYCW Highlights Efforts to Mobilize Private Finance for Agricultural Sector Through High-Integrity Carbon Markets
The Partnership for Agricultural Carbon (PAC) held a successful side event during New York Climate Week, aimed at accelerating access to private finance for Latin America and the Caribbean’s (LAC)... Read more
2024-10-03
Drylands Crops Elevating Product Design Team’s Role Toward Impactful Product Selection
Across crop breeding programs, considerable effort has been invested in setting up product design teams (PDTs) per crop per country. These are multidisciplinary teams made up of representatives from... Read more
2024-10-03
Microbial Biofertilizers and Algae-Based Biostimulants Found to Boost Tomato Crop Yield and Quality
A team of researchers in Italy have shown that use of microbial biofertilizers and algae-based biostimulants can significantly enhance both the yield and quality of organic tomatoes.
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2024-10-03
UNH's crop science - breeding superior Squash
UNH's legacy cucurbit breeding program crafts future squash varieties with enhanced flavors and resilience. Read more
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2024-10-03
Central Illinois Farmers Could Lose Safety Net After Farm Bill Expires
The 2018 Farm Bill’s expiration on Monday means the immediate end of some programs, while other critical services will receive a temporary expansion through December. Read more
2024-10-03
Targeted Grazing Can Be a Successful, Low-Cost Method to Manage Cheatgrass When Timed Properly
Targeted livestock grazing is a successful and cost-efficient method to manage cheatgrass in the U.S. western Great Plains when timed to coincide with cheatgrass growth rather than based solely on the... Read more
2024-10-03
New soil science prof to study hydrological processes in sustainable ag systems
Dr. Hailong He joined the Department of Soil Science as Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Water Management for Sustainable Agriculture on August 7, 2024. He completed his BSc and Msc in... Read more
2024-10-03
Microbial Biofertilizers and Algae-based Biostimulants Boost Tomato Crop
A team of researchers in Italy have shown that use of microbial biofertilisers and algae-based biostimulants can significantly enhance both the yield and quality of organic tomatoes.
Published in... Read more
2024-10-03
Ontario Farms Fill Your Thanksgiving Table
Celebrate Ontario’s freshest harvest this Thanksgiving, featuring local farms and vibrant community markets. Read more
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