New Wheat Line Eliminates Discoloring in Foods
Getting rid of gray discoloring in foods such as fresh noodles, breads and refrigerated biscuits is now possible, thanks to a new white hard wheat breeding line developed by U.S. Department […]
Israeli Startup EQUInom Collaborates with PepsiCo
Israeli startup Equinom partners with PepsiCo to develop healthier, more sustainable plant-based proteins. Discover how this collaboration is revolutionizing food production.
Plant Breeding Matters: Protecting and Promoting Innovation
Plant breeding is essential for food security and innovation. Learn how to protect and promote plant breeding to ensure a safe and sustainable future.
Israeli Startup EQUInom Collaborates with PepsiCo
Israeli startup EQUInom, which utilizes novel computational breeding technologies in the breeding of seeds for the global food industry, has closed a $1.25 million financing round. Hazera (1939) Ltd., a specialist […]
Researchers Hunt for the Causes and Basis of Wheat Sensitivities
Up to five percent of all people who eat wheat products suffer from wheat sensitivities. These are immunological responses to wheat and related cereals such as spelt, rye, and barley, […]
Cheers! Here’s to World’s First Gluten-Free Barley Beer
Kebab barley, developed by Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, has been used to make the world’s first commercially produced, full flavoured, barley-based gluten-free beer. This is especially good news for people […]
New Technology Extends Shelf Life of Fruits and Veggies
Trials of potentially ‘world-changing’ technology aimed at prolonging the life of fresh produce have proven successful. Raw fruit and vegetables saw their shelf life increase by up to one day […]
Bees Diversify Diet to Take Sting Out of Nutritional Deficiencies
While pesticides and pathogens pose clear threats to honey bee health, the need of bee colonies for balanced nutrition is gaining increasing appreciation. As colonies are kept in agricultural areas […]
China Releases New GMO Policy Roadmap
The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture gave a press conference and briefed the media on China’s developments of GMO in Beijing on April 13, 2016. Director General of the General Office […]
Inoculants: Biologicals benefiting plants and yields
Biological inoculants have come a long way in helping growers raise stronger plants and reap more robust yields. Today’s inoculants, like Vault® HP from BASF and many others, help maximize […]
Status Germany and Canada
The International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium (IWGSC) has announced the production of a whole genome assembly of bread wheat, significantly accelerating global research into crop improvement._x000D_ _x000D_ The project consisted of […]
Rising CO2 Levels Reduce Protein in Crucial Pollen Source for Bees
Rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide have reduced protein in goldenrod pollen, a key late-season food source for North American bees, a Purdue University study shows. Researchers found that the […]
Wyffels Hybrids Names New COO
To better serve the needs of a growing customer base, Wyffels Hybrids recently announced the promotion of John Wyffels to chief operating officer (COO) and openings for two additional key […]
Biotech/GM Crops Planted on Two Billion Hectares
Today, the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) released its annual report detailing the adoption of biotech crops, “20th Anniversary of the Global Commercialization of Biotech Crops […]
Setting A New Dress Coat
Look sharp and stylish with this guide to setting the perfect dress coat. Learn how to choose the right fit and fabric for any occasion.
Monsanto to Expand Site in Louisiana
Today, Monsanto Company’s Board of Directors gave final approval for a capital expenditure to expand the company’s Luling, La., manufacturing site. The expansion, a $975 million capital investment, is expected […]
Rice Scientist Honored with Derek Tribe Award
R. K. Malik, a senior agronomist in the Sustainable Intensification Program at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) based in Bihar, India, is the winner of the 2015 Derek Tribe […]
Vegetable Scientist Assisting Moroccan Farmers
Consumers want consistency. They want to buy a pepper that’s the same size as other peppers, and they want carrots the same color as other carrots. That seems simple enough. […]
Researchers Find Key to Breeding Zinc-Rich Plants to Combat Malnutrition
A milestone has been reached in the research of zinc loading in crop seeds with large potential benefits to people in the developing world. A team of scientists, led by […]
ASA Urges Washington to Pressure EU on Unapproved Soy Traits
In a letter sent to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman, the American Soybean Association (ASA) urges the administration to press the European Commission to approve […]
Why Maryland’s Neonic Ban is a Bad Idea
We’re disappointed that the Maryland legislature chose not to stand up for sound science and the rights of Maryland’s homeowners to self-protect their lawns and gardens from destructive pests. Here […]
Stay Vigilant with FHB Management
Fusarium head blight (FHB), first reported in Canada in 1919, is a fungal disease most often found in wheat. It can also affect barley, oats, rye, corn and some forage […]
Canterra Seeds Add New Director of Corporate Accounts
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ In an effort to manage the growing business of Canterra Seeds, while maintaining sales and customer focus, the sales department management has been divided into two separate […]
Gardening Guru, Blogger Patrick Muir Dies at 50
Missouri gardening blogger and writer Patrick Muir has died at the age of 50. He died on April 5 after 14 years of courageously fighting the health challenges of a quadriplegic, according to […]
NRGene Selects St. Louis for U.S. Headquarters
GlobalSTL, the initiative of BioSTL focused on attracting high-growth international companies to St. Louis, announces that Israeli genomics company NRGene has selected St. Louis as the location of its U.S. […]
New Plant Study Could Affect Global Response to Climate Change
New simulations by researchers at the University of Warwick and UCL’s Institute of Archaeology of plant evolution over the last 3,000 years have revealed an unexpected limit to how far […]
Enza Zaden Voted Family Business of the Year
Enza Zaden, a family-run business, has been voted the 2016 Family Business of the Year. Learn more about their success and commitment to sustainability.
BASF Submits Regulatory Dossier for Insecticide Ingredient Inscalis
BASF announced today the regulatory dossier submission for a new insecticide active ingredient, Inscalis. Inscalis is the pioneer solution from a novel chemical class, the pyropenes, offering an alternative mode […]
Chinese Farmers to be Encouraged to Plant More Soybeans
China is planning to increase its soybean acreage over the next five years, and will encourage more farmers to switch from corn to the more lucrative crop, an agricultural official […]
Enza Zaden Voted Family Business of the Year
Enza Zaden was voted family business of the year this week by the Stichting Familie Onderneming (Family Business Foundation) of Denmark. “Enza Zaden is one of the major world players in […]
Meiogenix, Bayer Partner to Apply SpiX Technology in Crops
Meiogenix, a biotech company that develops breeding technologies to unlock the unexplored genetic diversity of organisms, announced today it has signed a collaboration agreement with Bayer’s Crop Science division to […]
New Bee Study Looks at Pollen-Foraging Habits
Avery Russell gently holds a bumblebee between his index finger and thumb. The bumblebee has a tiny mustache, which means it’s a male. That, in turn, means it has no stinger. […]
Harris Seeds Appoints New CEO
Harris Seeds, a leading provider of vegetables, ornamentals and horticultural supplies to both professional growers and home garden customers throughout the United States, announced that the Board of Directors has […]
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A drought in southern Africa that led to widespread crop failure could nudge African nations to embrace genetically modified (GM) crops to improve harvests and reduce grain imports._x000D_ _x000D_ The […]
National Wildlife Federation, Subaru Partner to Help Pollinators
The National Wildlife Federation today announced the launch of Butterfly Heroes presented by Subaru with a goal of 100,000 Americans pledging to help save monarchs and critically important pollinators in […]
Dow AgroSciences and TeselaGen Developing Biodesign Technologies for Agriculture
Using the power of nature in conjunction with advanced technology and informatics to produce and develop solutions for farmers is essential to advance agriculture. Today, TeselaGen Biotechnology and Dow AgroSciences […]