Biostimulants and Biologicals: Terminology Confusion Hinders Regulation, Experts Call for Unified Standards
2026-04-20
Crop scientists and extension specialists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, including Fred Below and Connor Sible, are frequently asked by Illinois farmers about "what biostimulants do ...
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Researchers Explore Better Ways to Ensure the Safety of Romaine Lettuce Supply
2026-04-16
Outbreaks of E. coli in romaine lettuce have long been a major public health concern. Between 2000 and 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Outbreak Reporting System d...
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Cornell University Study: H5N1 Avian Influenza Causes Illness and Reduced Milk Production in Dairy Cows, Potentially Devastating U.S. Dairy Industry
2026-04-13
A new paper published by a Cornell University research team in Nature Communications reveals the severe impact of the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus on the dairy industry.
The study sho...
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International Team Develops Mathematical Model to Provide New Framework for Sustainable Fungicide Use
2026-04-11
An international research team has made significant progress in fungicide research by developing a mathematical model that can calculate the economic costs and hidden costs of fungicide resistance. Th...
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Edith Cowan University New Research: Ozone Water Soaking Extends Mango Shelf Life
2026-04-10
Good news from Edith Cowan University (ECU): A new study by the university has found an effective way to extend the storage life of mangoes, which is of great significance to mango lovers, growers, an...
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Sino-U.S. Joint Research Deciphers Corn Gene Regulatory Code: CRISPR Technology Facilitates Precision Breeding
2026-04-09
An international research team led by Rutgers University and New York University has published groundbreaking results in the journal Nature Plants. For the first time, the team revealed inter-varietal...
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U.S. Research Team Identifies New Target for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Control: MCL-1 Gene May Become a Key Breakthrough
2026-04-08
A research team led by Associate Professor Steven Szczepanek from the Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science at the University of Connecticut has published groundbreaking research in the Jo...
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University of Surrey Experts: Veterinarians Play a Central Role in Sustainable Agriculture and Animal Welfare
2026-04-07
Dr. Sharmini Julita Paramasivam, Associate Professor of Veterinary Behaviour and Animal Welfare at the University of Surrey, and Luisa Soares, Lecturer in Production Animal Medicine at the University ...
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Spotted Lanternfly Makes a Comeback in Pennsylvania: Grape Industry Faces Threat of Reduced Production, Scientists Call for Public Participation in Control
2026-04-06
As July arrives, the invasive pest spotted lanternfly is once again entering its active season in Pennsylvania, USA. This pest, which first appeared in the United States in 2014, poses a serious threa...
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Learning from Mangroves: University of Rhode Island Scholars Propose New Model for Food System Sustainability
2026-04-03
Facing the complex challenges confronting the global food system, Patrick Baur, a scholar from the Department of Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Science at the University of Rhode Island, together wi...
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Israeli Research Breakthrough: Stem Cell Technology May Help Reduce Stress and Increase Fat in Dairy Cows, Ushering in a New Era of Healthy and High-Yield Production
2026-04-02
Although modern dairy cows have become "milk production giants" with daily yields exceeding 50 kilograms, a health crisis lies behind this high productivity — frequent issues such as mastitis and ...
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Study Finds Environmental Impact of Common Pesticides Severely Underestimated
2026-04-01
A study presented on Friday, July 11, at the Goldschmidt Conference in Prague reveals that the environmental impact of nine commonly used pesticides in grape cultivation may be severely underestimated...
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