- Technology
3 Things to Know About Baijiu
You’ve likely never heard of the world’s most-consumed spirit, but baijiu is a big reason Chinese distillers are interested in new…Festulolium, the Best of Both Worlds
How a cross between two grasses can fill a niche. Festuca and Lolium are two of the most…Heather Manching Balances School and Motherhood
2019 Borlaug Scholar Heather Manching talks to Marc Zienkiewicz about how a plant breeder balances her studies and motherhood at the same…
- Business
Trade War Bruising Could Leave Scars
The trade battle isn’t just a sparring of words and numbers. Economists show the bruises are real and the long-term consequences…Short Supply Could Oust K31 Popularity
Years of surplus seed have kept prices low and the product on store shelves since the 1940s. Explore how Mother Nature…Grow Your Own Library
Instead of heading to the library to check out a book, why not check out some seeds? Imagine…
- Leadership
Q&A with David Bubeck: A Vision for the Future
True to his roots, David Bubeck of Corteva Agriscience draws inspiration from being outside and talks about the importance of trade…Beer Science is Still Brewing
Here’s a question to ponder. When did civilization begin? When was it that we reached a sufficiently high level of cultural and…If We Don’t Breed for Drought Resistance, Your Beer Glass Will be Dry
In an attempt to make this editorial less dry, I thought we could talk about beer for a change. Interesting enough, we…
- Sustainability
Cibus Achieves Milestones for Three Non-GMO Traits to Increase Canola Yield
Cibus has reached significant milestones in developing three new traits for canola, which can increase crop yields for farmers and reduce harmful…Protecting Pollinators: The Stewardship Cycle
Properly stewarding the land means properly using crop protection products. Stewardship. Leaving the land in better shape than…Protecting What Needs to be Protected
How does agriculture affect different endangered species in the U.S.? How are seed companies trying to help? Experts explain.
- News
Genetic Engineering Tools Produce Better-Modified Plants Faster, Easier
Plants have big genomes; a rare flower from Japan has a genome that is 50 times the size of a human’s. These huge genomes,…AgriEdge from Syngenta Integrates More Recommendation Tools
AgriEdge, the whole-farm management system from Syngenta, now supports integrations from the recommendation tool of Echelon by Nutrien Ag Solutions. This allows growers using…AI for Plant Breeding in an Ever-Changing Climate
How might artificial intelligence (AI) impact agriculture, the food industry, and the field of bioengineering? Dan Jacobson, a research and development staff…
- INSIDERS