Many different kinds of plants require a cold period in order to survive and reproduce
Many of our favorite plants need to go through a cold period known as vernalization. Each species has its own particular ...
Carbon Robotics releases new line of laser weed-zappers for more types of farms and budgets
The new LaserWeeder G2 from Carbon Robotics is designed to be faster, lighter, and more modular than its predecessor. (Carbon ...
In first-of-its-kind case, Western Massachusetts cannabis farm sues neighbor over pesticides
River Valley Growers in Hatfield alleges that the commercial farm next door ruined years of pot harvests, putting the future ...
AI At Work: Revolutionary Agriculture In Africa And Elsewhere
“AI success does not just mean depleting diseases,” he said. “It means (the world) can tackle the unique agricultural ...
Willy Wonka’s Dilemma: Is The World Running Out Of Chocolate?
Chocolate is sourced from cacao, a crop that demonstrates the importance of sustainability innovation in the industries we ...
Researchers develop new breed of 'robot bees' to pollinate future indoor farms
Scientists with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say a new breed of tiny flying robots that weigh less than a gram ...
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This first-of-its-kind plant discovery could help boost pantry-staple crop yields — here's how it works
"For the first time, we realized that the effect of these photoreceptors is not everywhere along the stem." This first-of-its ...
Many Nebraskans still under threat of high nitrate in drinking water, report finds
In 2023, nearly 29,000 households scattered across rural Nebraska received postcards instructing them how to get their ...
New strain of bird flu found for 1st time in U.S. dairy cattle, Nevada herds infected
(The Center Square) – A second kind of bird flu has been detected for the first time in U.S. dairy cattle. The strain was ...
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U of I soybean lab’s pending closure due to USAID cuts hinders global disease research
Peter Goldsmith, Director of the Soybean Innovation Lab, says the lab is shutting down because of the federal funding cuts to ...
First-of-its-kind specialty hospital for children with disabilities opens in Sullivan County
The Center for Discovery opened its Children's Specialty Hospital in Rock Hill in December to treat young people with complex ...
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Carbon Robotics releases new line of laser weed-zappers for more types of farms and budgets
(Carbon Robotics Photo) Carbon Robotics wants to zap more weeds among more types of crops on farms of all sizes, and to get there the Seattle-based startup released a new line of its signature ...