Research

In the heart of Maryland, researchers at the USDA-ARS Sustainable Perennial Crops Laboratory are cracking the genetic code to safeguard one of the world’s most beloved crops: cacao, the humble source of chocolate. Led by Ezekiel Ahn, a team of scient

In the lush forests of southern China, a groundbreaking study is reshaping how we understand and utilize one of the region’s most vital tree species: the Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata). Researchers, led by Zheyuan Wu from the Research Institut

In the heart of northern Colombia, a quiet revolution is brewing—one that could reshape the global coffee industry and offer a blueprint for sustainable and equitable agro-food chains. A recent study published in the journal *Frontiers in Sustainable

In the quest for sustainable agriculture, a recent study published in *PLoS ONE* (which translates to “Journal of Open Science”) has shed light on the intricate dance between conservation agriculture (CA) practices, nitrogen fertilization, and soil p

In the arid and semi-arid regions of the world, where water is scarce and temperatures are often extreme, farmers face a constant challenge: how to grow crops efficiently while minimizing their environmental impact. A recent study published in the jo

In the heart of Kansas, researchers at The Land Institute are exploring a novel crop that could revolutionize both agriculture and food industries. Evan B. Craine, lead author of a recent study published in *Legume Science* (known in English as “Bean

In the heart of Cameroon, a groundbreaking study led by Linda Manet from the Centre for Food, Food Security and Nutrition Research Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plant Studies (IMPM) in Yaoundé, is revolutionizing the way we think about

In the quest for sustainable and drug-free solutions to boost animal appetite and productivity, a groundbreaking systematic review published in *Jurnal Medik Veteriner* (translated as *Journal of Veterinary Medicine*) has shed light on the potential

In the heart of Southwest China, where rice paddies paint a patchwork quilt across the landscape, a significant breakthrough in agricultural technology is unfolding. Researchers, led by Ziyi Tang from the College of Resources at Sichuan Agricultural

In the heart of Brazil, a discovery is brewing that could revolutionize the way we combat one of agriculture’s most persistent foes: the root-knot nematode. A study led by Daniele de Brum from the Department of Plant Pathology at the Universidade Fed