Czech Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding

📢 We are pleased to announce that Issue 2/2026 of the Czech Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding has been published online! 🌱🧬
🔗 Link: cjgpb.agriculturejournals.cz/magno/cjg/20...

#PlantGenetics #PlantBreeding #CropScience #MolecularGenetics #Genomics #AgriculturalResearch #PlantScience

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Learning how to combat biofilms is important for agriculture! Read about how researchers at the University of Pretoria used our particle sizer in their corn pathogen biofilm research. #biofilm #biofouling #agriculturalresearch

#TIA
Nigerian study: Agricultural waste compost boosts Amaranthus growth via nutrient-rich, stable quality.
Details: maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/tia...
#CompostBenefits #AmaranthusGrowth #AgriculturalResearch

Shandong Agricultural University researchers redefine green revolution genes to boost wheat yield potential. Read the study in The Crop Journal: https://ow.ly/v3gL50YmMPK #GreenRevolution #WheatYield #AgriculturalResearch

Wildfire Smoke Threats to Wine Grapes Take Center Stage at Washington Seminar Researchers and winemakers unite to tackle smoke exposure, with USDA’s first “smoke scientist” delivering keynote on new findings.

Wildfire Smoke Threats to Wine Grapes Take Center Stage at Washington Seminar #Wildfire #WineIndustry #SmokeExposure #WineGrapes #AgriculturalResearch

Committee advances five‑year biosolids pilot amid safety concerns; bill passes 9‑2 The Natural Resources A & B Subcommittee approved a five‑year pilot to test land‑applied biosolids in Oklahoma after heated questioning about safety, private sector involvement and whether in‑state testing is necessary; the bill passed 9‑2.

As Oklahoma lawmakers debate the safety of land-applied biosolids, a contentious five-year pilot program could change the future of farming in the state.

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#OK #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalSafety #AgriculturalResearch

Swiss Agricultural Research – Online Journal Swiss Agricultural Research – online journal with scientific articles in the various fields of the agriculture and food sector.

🙌We are an official partner of agrarforschungschweiz.ch! Together with @agroscope.bsky.social, FiBL, HAFL, Agridea and ZHAW, we are driving forward research and communication into sustainable agricultural systems. 🌱🌍 #ETHZurich #AgriculturalResearch #Sustainability.

www.agrarforschungschweiz.ch/en/

NDSU Extension and Experiment Station outline statewide research, extension and budgets NDSU’s vice president for agriculture, Greg Lardy, briefed the committee on the Experiment Station and Extension: the REC network, county presence, program highlights (variety releases, NDON weather network, virtual fencing), and FY25 budget splits (Extension ~54% state funds; Experiment Station ~49% state funds).

NDSU's agriculture programs are transforming North Dakota with groundbreaking research, new crop varieties, and innovative technologies that empower local farmers and youth alike.

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#ND #RuralHealth #NorthDakotaAgriculture #YouthOutreach #CitizenPortal #AgriculturalResearch

A Guide to the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) - Paradigm Shift Founded in 1906, the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) is a premier 2,550-acre research institution dedicated to food security.

Founded in 1906, the #UniversityOfAgricultureFaisalabad spans 2,550 acres and leads Pakistan in #AgriculturalResearch.

Ranked 49th globally, UAF drives innovation in food security, veterinary sciences, and modern farming.

www.paradigmshift.com.pk/university-o...

Maine PFAS advisory committee reports land purchases, grants and testing rollout as fund balance and rule changes draw attention PFAS Fund staff told the advisory committee the Fund has bought contaminated farmland, will seek leases for corn production with monitoring, opened research grant RFAs, and is expanding blood serum testing outreach; members asked for more data on fund interest and statutory scope before advising on broader uses.

Maine's PFAS Advisory Committee just revealed significant updates on land purchases, research grants, and blood testing initiatives aimed at reclaiming contaminated farmland for agricultural use.

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#ME #PublicHealth #MaineAgriculture #CitizenPortal #AgriculturalResearch

🪴 Controlled Environment Agriculture - At the CEA Strategy Workshop in Braunschweig (18–19 Nov), experts including JKI’s Dr Ute Vogler refined the forum’s draft plan to expand research-backed CEA production. #DAFA_CEA
www.dafa.de/ag-research-...
#agriculturalresearch

Michigan Apple Committee tells House panel: labor, falling consumption and research cuts threaten growers At a House Agriculture Committee hearing, Michigan Apple Committee representative Diane outlined the industry's scale, said labor is the top cost driver, reported a 31% fall in exports in 2024 and urged more state marketing and research support.

Michigan's apple growers are grappling with skyrocketing labor costs and a staggering 31% drop in exports, raising serious concerns about the future of the industry.

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#MI #CitizenPortal #LocalFoodSourcing #AgriculturalResearch #LaborCosts

Michigan Apple Committee tells House Ag panel labor costs, falling consumption and research gaps threaten growers Michigan Apple Committee representatives told the House Agriculture Committee that labor accounts for the largest share of production costs, federal wage-rule adjustments and declining consumption have squeezed growers, and cuts to research funding threaten the industry's knowledge pipeline.

Michigan's apple growers are facing a perfect storm of rising labor costs, shrinking demand, and cuts to crucial research funding that threaten the future of this vital industry.

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#MI #ConsumerDemand #CitizenPortal #AgriculturalResearch #LaborCosts

University of Delawares Carvel Research and Education Center briefs Sussex County Council on diagnostics and outreach; greenhouse plan on hold James Atkins of the Carvel Research and Education Center described state research assets based at the center, including diagnostic labs, research farms and extension programs. A previously funded greenhouse planning effort is on hold while designs are scaled back, and a qPCR machine in a sterile lab has enabled nearly $1 million in grant funding.

Discover how the University of Delaware's Carvel Research and Education Center is redefining agricultural research and outreach, despite a pause on their ambitious greenhouse project.

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#SussexCounty #DE #CitizenPortal #CommunityOutreach #AgriculturalResearch #SustainableFarming

WSU Skagit County Extension flags several emerging pests for local agriculture WSU Skagit County Extension staff reported on multiple emerging and invasive insect pests that could affect regional crops, listed prioritized species and thanked regional partners for research support.

WSU Skagit County Extension has identified several emerging agricultural pests that could threaten our crops—are we prepared to tackle the next wave of invaders?

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#SkagitCounty #WA #InvasivePests #CitizenPortal #SkagitCountyAgriculture #AgriculturalResearch #LocalFarming

Dean Khosla discusses Washington State University's agricultural impact and collaboration efforts Dean Khosla emphasizes WSU's role in agriculture research and bridging urban-rural divides.

Washington's agriculture faces a looming crisis due to drought and a growing urban-rural divide, making it crucial for institutions like WSU to lead the charge in research and collaboration.

Read the full story!

#WA #CitizenPortal #AgriculturalResearch #UrbanRuralDivide

ProWild Research Agenda

🌱 Plant breeders & researchers: Do you use crop wild relatives (CWR)? Have CWR research needs?

Please go ahead and follow this link, and your voice will be heard. 👉 survey.fibl.org/index.php/54...

(survey led by Robert Home from FiBL)

#CropWildRelatives #CWR #PlantBreeding #AgriculturalResearch

tRump's tariffs & approach to #climatechange & #AgriculturalResearch will continue this trend!!

USDA is closing America’s top agricultural research center. The cost won’t just be local jobs — it could weaken our food security. #SmartBrownGirl #FoodSecurity #AgriculturalResearch #ScienceMatters #HistoryRepeats

Research Team Investigates H5N1 Transmission Routes in California Dairy Farms Study identifies milking parlor as key transmission hub for H5N1 in dairy cows.

A groundbreaking study reveals that milking parlors may be the hidden epicenter for the spread of H5 avian influenza among dairy cows, raising urgent concerns for animal health and dairy production.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #DiseasePrevention #AgriculturalResearch #PublicHealth

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner allocates $10.6M for research and emergency funds Commissioner transfers funds for avian influenza testing and agricultural research in 2026.

Minnesota's Agriculture Commissioner has just allocated a groundbreaking $10.6M to combat avian influenza and boost agricultural research for 2026!

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#MN #CitizenPortal #MinnesotaAgriculture #AnimalWelfare #AgriculturalResearch #PublicHealth

⏳ Final call! Applications for the 2025 #AVITI for #Agrigenomics Grant close TOMORROW! Apply now for free sequencing services to advance your research. 🌱🐄 Don’t wait! 🔗 bit.ly/42bHvh6

#AgBio #AgriculturalResearch #GrantProgram

Stingy science spending steals from our future Science and innovation underpin NZ’s wealth – or they did until now, writes Alan Emerson.

" #AgriculturalResearch is the foundation of our prosperity & we have a proud record in that area
The amount the government has spent on research is pitiful & its commitment to science & innovation is a disgrace"

#agsky
www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/stin...

🌱🐾 The 2025 AVITI Agrigenomics Accelerator Grant is live! Researchers in plant & animal sciences can apply for vital #sequencing services, including myBaits NGS panels & expert support. Don't miss out! More info 👉 arborbiosci.com/accelerating... #agrigenomics #AVITI #AgBio #AgriculturalResearch

Academic Europe - Master Thesis “Diversity of N2-Fixing Rhizobia in Austrian Soils”

Job - Alert 🌱

📚 Master Thesis “Diversity of N2-Fixing Rhizobia in Austrian Soils”

Start date: Ideally June 1, 2025 (flexible)

Location: Austria, Tulln

www.academiceurope.com/job/?id=7328

#hiring #MasterThesis #Bioresources #AIT #AgriculturalResearch #PlantMicrobeInteractions #Sustainability

Sharifa Juma digs terraces to stop soil erosion. Lushoto, Tanzania. ©2014CIAT/GeorginaSmith

🚦Next webinar: Thursday, Apr 3rd | 14:00 CET

📢Speaker: Bolanle Adebayo, PhD candidate at Virginia Tech
💻Topic: Phenomenological exploration of participation in #CitizenScience and #FoodSystems leadership

✍️Register here: bit.ly/1000FARMSweb...

#tricot #agriculturalresearch

Arizona Senate debates $3.5M funding for agricultural research initiatives Senate members express concerns over allocation and oversight of agricultural research funding.

Arizona lawmakers are torn over a $3.5 million funding initiative for agricultural research, raising questions about transparency and effective use of resources.

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#AZ #AgriculturalResearch #CitizenPortal #FundingTransparency #SustainablePractices #ArizonaAgriculture

Idaho Bean Commission proposes fee increase to support agricultural research Idaho Bean Commission seeks to raise fees to fund crucial agricultural research amidst challenges.

Idaho's bean industry faces pivotal challenges as the Bean Commission proposes a fee increase to safeguard its future—will this be the solution farmers need?

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#ID #MarketAdaptation #AgriculturalResearch #FoodQuality #CitizenPortal

Révision LOASP (2004-2024) | Keynote de Dr Astou Diao Camara sur la place du Pastoralisme dans les politiques publiques. – ISRA, Bureau d'analyse macro-économique Suivez l'intervention de la Directrice de l'ISRA BAME dans l'Emission « 30 minutes avec » de Dr Rama Salla Dieng. Dr Astou Diao Camara fait, dans son intervention, le bilan des défis et obstacles…

I interviewed Dr Astou Diao Camara, director of the #Macroeconomic Analysis Unit of the #Senegalese Institute for #AgriculturalResearch (ISRA/BAME) on #Pastoralism in the current revision of the law governing #Agriculture, #Fisheries & #Pastoralism in #Senegal www.bameinfopol.info/revision-loa...

Minnesota Legislature approves $20M for FAARM program at University of Minnesota Legislature appropriates $20 million for advanced agricultural research infrastructure in Mower County.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 1263 is set to invest $20 million in advanced agricultural research, potentially revolutionizing the state's farming landscape and boosting local economies.

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#MN #MinnesotaAgriculture #SustainabilityInitiatives #FoodSecurity #AgriculturalResearch