North Dakota Awarded Up to $160M for AgTech Innovation by NSF
Key Takeaways: A coalition of five North Dakota entities wins up to $15 million over two years, potentially $160 million over 10 years, from the NSF. The award, part of […]
Nature’s Fynd Latest News: World’s First Fungi-Based Dairy-Free Yogurt
Key Takeaways: Nature’s Fynd introduces the world’s first dairy-free, fungi-based yogurt, expanding its innovative product line. Fy Yogurt offers a sustainable and nutritious alternative to traditional and plant-based yogurts. Available […]
Analyzing Potato Cultivar Responses to Quicklime-Treated Acid Mine Drainage Irrigation
Key Takeaways Rabelani Munyai and Modise (2024) assess the impact of quicklime-treated acid mine drainage (AMD) irrigation on potato cultivars. Quicklime treatment effectively increased pH and reduced harmful substances in […]
Unveiling the Biocontrol Potential of Trichoderma Isolates Against Tomato Leaf Spot Disease
Key Takeaways Philip et al. (2024) investigate eco-friendly antifungal agents for modern agriculture. They study the efficacy of Trichoderma isolates against tomato leaf spot disease caused by Alternaria alternata. T. […]
Urban Agriculture’s Environmental Impact: A New Perspective
Key Takeaways: Urban agriculture (UA) has been increasingly viewed as a sustainable and just alternative to city-based food production. However, a new study by Hawes et al., 2024 highlights that […]
Telecom Advances Agtech Ecosystem in Buenos Aires Province with Enhanced Connectivity
Key Takeaways: Telecom is set to deploy new connectivity infrastructure in Pergamino and Rojas, Buenos Aires, as part of its strategic plan to support the Agtech ecosystem. The plan will […]
Assessing Yield Gaps in Global Agriculture: A 35-Year Analysis
Key Takeaways Gerber et al. (2024) conduct a comprehensive spatial and temporal analysis of yield gaps in ten major crops from 1975 to 2010. The study identifies a widening trend […]
Integrating Land Cover Data for Enhanced Environmental Research: The SPAN Initiative
Key Takeaways Kammerer et al. (2024) address the fragmentation of land cover data in the U.S. by integrating agricultural and natural vegetation datasets. The study merges LANDFIRE National Vegetation Classification […]
Enhancing Adventitious Rooting in Woody Plants: A Novel Synthetic Auxin Conjugate
Key Takeaways Roth et al. (2024) have significantly advanced the clonal propagation of plants with naturally low adventitious rooting capabilities. The study introduces a synthetic auxin conjugate, 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid–L-tryptophan-OMe, effectively […]
Balancing Irrigation and Emissions in US Agriculture: A New Study
Key Takeaways: Irrigation is a key strategy for reducing crop vulnerability to drought and heat, important in the context of climate change. However, irrigation, particularly through pump energy use, contributes […]