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Released: 29-Jul-2021 4:30 PM EDT
Tandon Researcher Joins Major Collaboration Aimed at Using AI Models to Improve Agriculture
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Chinmay Hegde, professor of computer science and engineering and electrical and computer engineering at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering is part of a multi-institutional collaboration to pursue foundational advances in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the resiliency of the nation’s agricultural ecosystem.

Released: 29-Jul-2021 1:35 PM EDT
Keep Watch: Invasive, Destructive Spotted Lanternfly Spreads in NY
Cornell University

The spotted lanternfly – an invasive, destructive pest with a wide range of hosts including grapes, apples, hops, maple and walnut – has spread to a growing number of counties in New York state.

Released: 29-Jul-2021 1:05 PM EDT
Rensselaer Expert in Ecological Applications of Computer Vision Joins NSF-Funded Artificial Research Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

An expert in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to problems in animal ecology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will join a team of researchers in a new $20 million National Science Foundation (NSF) Artificial Intelligence Research Institute announced on Thursday.

Released: 29-Jul-2021 12:10 PM EDT
$20 Million Federal Grant Launches AI Institute for Better Crops, Agricultural Production
Iowa State University

Researchers behind a new artificial intelligence institute say their work can accelerate the productivity and sustainability of agriculture. NSF and the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture are supporting the idea with a five-year, $20 million grant to establish an AI Institute for Resilient Agriculture.

Released: 29-Jul-2021 12:05 PM EDT
Case Western Reserve Data Scientists Among National Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Case Western Reserve University

Vipin Chaudhary, chair of computer and data sciences at Case Western Reserve, is co-primary investigator on the new grant announced today by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). He will collaborate with Ohio State computer science and engineering professor Dhabaleshwar Panda, the primary investigator on the project, which will focus on building AI systems for agricultural and wildlife management systems.

Released: 29-Jul-2021 8:05 AM EDT
City-Living Bees Benefit Most From Specific Types of Urban ‘Greening’
Ohio State University

Converting vacant urban lots into greenspaces can reduce blight and improve neighborhoods, and new research shows that certain types of such post-industrial reclamation efforts offer the added bonus of benefiting bees.

Released: 28-Jul-2021 6:10 PM EDT
Making Clear Biodegradable Film From Crop Residue
South Dakota State University

Making a transparent, biodegradable film from crop residue and native grasses can benefit farmers as well as the environment.

Released: 28-Jul-2021 2:25 PM EDT
Hemp Goes ‘Hot’ Due to Genetics, Not Environmental Stress
Cornell University

A new Cornell University study debunks misinformation on websites and in news articles that claim that environmental or biological stresses – such as flooding or disease – cause an increase in THC production in hemp plants.

Released: 26-Jul-2021 12:00 PM EDT
Golden Rice Approved for Commercial Propagation in the Philippines
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Filipino rice consumers are close to benefiting from a provitamin A-infused rice with the approval of its commercial propagation permit.

Released: 23-Jul-2021 10:30 AM EDT
Grass in the Olympic Stadium developed in Tifton, Georgia
University of Georgia

The Japan National Stadium’s field is currently sodded with TifSport Bermudagrass, developed in South Georgia.

Released: 23-Jul-2021 1:05 AM EDT
New Centre to Train Experts in Crop Resilience
University of Adelaide

University of Adelaide experts are part of a new research centre that will train the next generation of scientists to develop more resilient crops.

Released: 22-Jul-2021 3:45 PM EDT
A Wild Hair: Using Hair to Gauge Stress Response in Pigs
Iowa State University

Researchers at Iowa State University aim to use hair samples from pigs to identify genetics related to stress response. The effort could help produce pigs that lead less stressful lives and are more productive. And it all starts with a quick haircut.

Released: 22-Jul-2021 2:50 PM EDT
$1M NASA Grant to Improve Carbon Monitoring in East Africa
Cornell University

Cornell University researchers will develop the first high-resolution carbon monitoring system for East Africa that combines “bottom up” ecological modeling with “top down” satellite data, thanks to a three-year, $1 million NASA grant.

20-Jul-2021 3:45 PM EDT
RNA Breakthrough Creates Crops That Can Grow 50% More Potatoes, Rice
University of Chicago

UChicago-led research could yield increased food production, boost drought tolerance

Released: 22-Jul-2021 10:00 AM EDT
Danforth Center Joins Decade of Ag Movement
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center today announced it has joined the Decade of Ag movement, recognizing that a unified vision of sustainable food, fiber and energy systems for the future requires collaboration, endorsement and advancement from across the agricultural value chain.

Released: 22-Jul-2021 9:45 AM EDT
Informing Policy for Long-Term Global Food Security
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

The results of a new IIASA-led study can be used to benchmark global food security projections and inform policy analysis and public debate on the future of food.

Released: 22-Jul-2021 6:00 AM EDT
UAE’s “Green Sheikh” Visits Green Bronx Machine, Gotham Greens and CS55
Green Bronx Machine

Green Bronx Machine founder Stephen Ritz and his students welcomed yesterday His Royal Highness Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Ali Al Nuaimi, to their classroom at the National Health and Wellness Learning Center (NHWLC) at CS 55 in the Bronx.

Released: 21-Jul-2021 3:35 PM EDT
Don’t Cry Over Spoiled Milk, Incentivize Supply Chain for Longer Shelf Life
Washington University in St. Louis

Too much milk gets pitched, something that was an issue long before these pandemic times of global food insecurity. New research provides a blueprint for development of sustainable milk production supply chain, where waste is reduced in a cost-effective, socially acceptable and environmentally sound way.

   
Released: 21-Jul-2021 1:40 PM EDT
Traditional Japanese Food May Hold Building Blocks of COVID-19 Treatments
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Natto, a fermented soybean dish often served for breakfast in Japan, originated at the turn of the last millennium but may hold an answer to a modern problem: COVID-19, according to a new study based on cell cultures.

Released: 21-Jul-2021 10:00 AM EDT
Attack of the Feral Weed
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

The world depends on rice: it is a staple food for more than half the Earth’s population.

Released: 21-Jul-2021 8:00 AM EDT
Microbes Promote Lima Bean Growth
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Researchers identify which lima bean inoculants provide economical and environmental benefits

Released: 20-Jul-2021 5:35 PM EDT
Untrained Beer Drinkers Can Taste Different Barley Genotypes
Washington State University

When it comes to craft beer, the flavor doesn't have to be all in the hops.

Released: 20-Jul-2021 3:55 PM EDT
Katie Murphy Is Inspiring the Next Generation of Plant Scientists Through TikTok
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Like many people these days, Katie Murphy, PhD, is spending a lot of time on TikTok. But Katie comes to the platform with a mission: help more young people see themselves as scientists.

   
Released: 19-Jul-2021 11:55 AM EDT
The Seeds That Give: Retired WVU Plant Pathologist Donates Tomato Seeds to Developing Nations
West Virginia University

Mannon Gallegly, professor emeritus of plant pathology at West Virginia University, is donating tomato seeds to the World Vegetable Center, a global nonprofit institute for vegetable research and development.

Released: 19-Jul-2021 10:30 AM EDT
Danforth Center Announces AgTech NEXT 2021 Lineup
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center today announced that registration is now OPEN for AgTech NEXT TM 2021 and that for the first time, the hybrid virtual/in person event will be complimentary to attend.

Released: 19-Jul-2021 9:00 AM EDT
BGSU Researcher Asks, 'Is Dredge Material Good for Soil?'
Bowling Green State University

A Bowling Green State University researcher hopes to impact Lake Erie’s water quality by using dredged sediments from the lake and adding them to farm soils.

Released: 16-Jul-2021 1:45 PM EDT
New Program to Speed Salmon Breeding
Cornell University

Breeding Insight, a new program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through Cornell University, will share latest tools with breeders in the U.S.

Released: 16-Jul-2021 12:55 PM EDT
Producing Wildflower Seeds, Improving Soil Health
South Dakota State University

Harvesting seeds from small plots of perennial wildflowers may not only provide producers with a new income source, but also improve soil health and thereby increase the sustainability of agricultural production.

Released: 16-Jul-2021 7:05 AM EDT
No “Vacation” for Green Bronx Machine This Summer
Green Bronx Machine

For Green Bronx Machine, summer vacation is growing season – for plants, people and the organization itself. GBM spends June, July and August tending multiple community gardens and running asummer camp, as well as tackling food insecurity and promoting sustainable food systems with national and international leaders, and preparing for the return of in-person student learning this fall and all of the issues that will entail.

Released: 14-Jul-2021 6:05 PM EDT
Cocoa bean DNA testing offers path to end slavery and child labour in chocolate industry
University of Bath

A new method of DNA testing on cocoa beans could revolutionise the chocolate industry, offering consumers greater reassurance about the origins and ethics of their beloved confectionery, and giving the global cocoa industry a precision tool to help end slavery and child labour.

   
Released: 14-Jul-2021 3:05 PM EDT
How Climate Change and Fires are Shaping the Forests of the Future
Technical University of Munich

Forest fires are already a global threat. "But considering how climate change is progressing, we are probably only at the beginning of a future that will see more and bigger forest fires," explains Rupert Seidl, Professor of Ecosystem Dynamics and Forest Management in Mountain Landscapes at TUM.

Released: 14-Jul-2021 10:00 AM EDT
Danforth Center and international partners unveil landmark insect resistant cowpea for Nigerian farmers
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Nigeria has achieved a major milestone in the history of agricultural research and development with the commercial launch of Pod Borer Resistant (PBR) Cowpea.

Released: 14-Jul-2021 8:00 AM EDT
The Big Potential of Little Millet
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Overlooked little millet is a promising grain for our future climate. New research shows which varieties perform the best.

Released: 13-Jul-2021 1:10 PM EDT
Farm Marketing Success Linked to Natural, Cultural Assets
Cornell University

Farmers markets and roadside stands are more successful in communities with more nonprofits, social enterprises and creative industries, according to a new Cornell University study.

Released: 11-Jul-2021 10:30 PM EDT
Population-specific diversity within fungi species could enable improved drug discovery
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Wisconsin–Madison have discovered that genetically distinct populations within the same species of fungi can produce unique mixes of secondary metabolites, which are organic compounds with applications in medicine, industry and agriculture.

Released: 7-Jul-2021 3:55 PM EDT
Texas A&M AgriLife team seeking ‘holy grail’ of tomatoes
Texas A&M AgriLife

A proposed project involving the characterization of a new breeding line of tomatoes developed by the Texas A&M AgriLife breeding program at Weslaco could further enhance Texas’ reputation for growing exceptional produce, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists.

Released: 6-Jul-2021 3:30 PM EDT
$10M Grant Funds Study of Dairy’s Carbon Footprint
Cornell University

A new $10 million grant aims to help the U.S. dairy industry become at least carbon neutral while supporting farmer livelihoods – providing important insight for New York state, which ranks fourth in milk production nationwide.

Released: 6-Jul-2021 2:00 PM EDT
A protein complex from plant stem cells regulates their division and response to stress
University of Barcelona

A multidisciplinary research team, led by the CSIC biologist at CRAG, Ana I. Caño Delgado, and the physicist from the University of Barcelona, Marta Ibañes, has discovered that two plant stem cell proteins, known for their role in the correct development of the root, physically interact and regulate each other to avoid cellular division.

Released: 2-Jul-2021 4:20 PM EDT
Color and flavor -- pigments play a role in creating tasty tomatoes
University of Tsukuba

The flavor of a tomato is an interaction between its taste and aroma. Now, researchers from Japan and the United States have revealed that the pigments that determine the colors of tomatoes also affect their flavor.

Released: 30-Jun-2021 1:40 PM EDT
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found in Cattle
University of Georgia

New research from the University of Georgia shows that there may be more antimicrobial-resistant salmonella in our food animals than scientists previously thought.

Released: 30-Jun-2021 9:55 AM EDT
‘Plugging in’ to produce environmentally friendly bioplastics
Texas A&M AgriLife

Bioplastics — biodegradable plastics made from biological substances rather than petroleum — can be created in a more economical and environmentally friendly way from the byproducts of corn stubble, grasses and mesquite agricultural production, according to a new study by a Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist.

Released: 30-Jun-2021 8:00 AM EDT
Tile Drainage Impacts Yield and Nitrogen
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Draining waterlogged farm fields helps crops but can leach nitrogen into waterways. A three-decade-long experiment is helping farmers strike the right balance.

25-Jun-2021 11:05 AM EDT
Slowing Down Grape Ripening Can Improve Berry Quality for Winemaking
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Researchers reporting in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry have tweaked growing conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to slow down their ripening, which increased the levels of compounds associated with wine’s characteristic floral and fruity notes.

Released: 29-Jun-2021 3:10 PM EDT
How humans brought change to a tropical paradise
Flinders University

After centuries of human impact on the world's ecosystems, a new study from Flinders University details an example of how a common native bee species has flourished since the very first land clearances by humans on Fiji.

Released: 29-Jun-2021 1:05 AM EDT
New findings to boost barley yields at higher temps
University of Adelaide

An international team of researchers has identified a novel mechanism in barley plants, which could help crop growers achieve high yields as temperatures rise.

Released: 28-Jun-2021 4:45 PM EDT
New Study Sheds Light on Evolution of Photosynthesis
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A Rutgers-led study sheds new light on the evolution of photosynthesis in plants and algae, which could help to improve crop production.

23-Jun-2021 4:30 PM EDT
COVID-19’s Socio-Economic Fallout Threatens Global Coffee Industry
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

COVID-19’s socio-economic effects will likely cause another severe production crisis in the coffee industry, according to a Rutgers University-led study.



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