Agronomy

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Armyworms could meet their match against an RNA attack. Photo credit: University of Kentucky/S. Reddy Palli.

University of Kentucky Researcher Works to Sharpen RNA-Based Defense Against Armyworms

Jordan StricklerApr 30, 2026

Photo credit: Minnesota Soybean
Research & Promotion Council.

Soybean Researchers Share Their Work, Stories at Soybean Symposium

EditorMar 16, 2026

The grants support on-farm research by scientists across four countries to strengthen soil resilience in critical food crops, supporting farmers with evidence-based solutions that aim to benefit people and planet. Photo credit: PepsiCo.

The National Geographic Society and PepsiCo Fund Global Research to Help Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture

EditorFeb 25, 2026

Prof Ansah at University of Nottingham glasshouse facility. Image courtesy of University of Nottingham.

Building Climate-Resilient Livestock Feed Systems in Semi-Arid Africa

EditorFeb 12, 2026

Dr Aves is working to connect people, projects and organisations so research delivers real impact for growers. Image courtesy of Dr. Charlie Aves through the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).

Driving Change in Northern Grains: Pilot Explores Extension Capacity

EditorJan 06, 2026

Dr. Christine Sprunger is based at W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. Her research focuses on the intersection of agriculture and the environment. Image courtesy of Michigan State University.

Michigan State University Researcher Examines Impact of Management Practices on Michigan Farms

EditorDec 29, 2025

Image courtesy of CGIAR.

Partnerships Powering AI Advancements in Agriculture

EditorDec 10, 2025

The AI Agriculture Ecosystem Launch in Abu Dhabi showcased new AI technologies that strengthen farmers' resilience.

Bruno Basso (right) accepts the Soil Science Research Award. He is pictured with past president of the SSSA, Michael Thompson. Image courtesy of MSU.

Michigan State University Researcher Honored with Soil Science Research Award

EditorNov 18, 2025

Landus Appoints Eric Heismeyer as the Cooperative’s Next CEO

EditorSep 03, 2025

Eduardo Blumwald, center, is a distinguished professor in the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences. Lab members Hiromi Tajima, left, and Akhilesh Yadav are among those who have been working to develop wheat and rice that can stimulate bacteria in the soil to produce nitrogen the plants can use for fertilizer. Here, rice grows in their greenhouse on campus. Photo courtesy of Trina Kleist/UC Davis

UC Davis Develops Wheat Plant that Makes its Own Fertilizer

EdtiorSep 02, 2025

Source: United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency

Current National Drought Summary, July 29, 2025

EditorJul 31, 2025