New method makes transgene-free gene editing even more promising

Genetically modified organisms, also known as GMOs, have been a hot topic of conversation among researchers, producers, ...
AG Week

Tips on effective use of cover crops in soybeans

Cereal rye is a go-to cover crop for many producers, including organic growers looking to avoid a chemical method of weed control. Eric Yu is a University of Minnesota Extension educator on crops ...
MLive

Sandy soils can grow more crops, boost soil carbon with water-saving method, study says

EAST LANSING, MICH. – Sandy soils that traditionally haven’t been ideal for growing crops may become bountiful farmland with new water-retaining technology developed by a Michigan State University ...
Nanowerk

Researchers develop method for early detection of bacterial infection in crops

(Nanowerk News) Researchers from the Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and ...
The Cool Down on MSN

Scientists discover incredible new method to protect staple crop from heat waves — and it produces startling results

A group of Chinese and U.S. researchers has found a new way to help rice plants survive in heat waves. Extreme temperatures ...
The Cool Down on MSN

Officials urge farmers to adopt entirely new method to bring in revenue: 'Not the boogeyman'

While the word "agrivoltaic" is somewhat offbeat, its application is simple. Instead of lining solar panels up in the ...
Beyond Pesticides

Scientists Develop Nontoxic Method To Deter Rodents from Eating Planted Seeds in Crop Production

(Beyond Pesticides, May 23, 2023) Scientists have developed a nontoxic method to deter rodents from feeding on freshly planted seeds, publishing the approach in the journal Nature Sustainability this ...