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University of Maine researchers are turning decades of NASA and USGS satellite data into a practical online tool that takes the guesswork out of one of aquaculture’s most consequential decisions: where to put your farm.

The 138-year-old federal law quietly funding America's agricultural research nearly vanished from the federal budget last summer—and most people didn't even know it existed.

Researchers at the University of Missouri have created a first-of-its-kind genetically engineered pig model that could unlock new pathways to preventing Alzheimer's disease—before it ever starts.

A first-of-its-kind study published on the genetics of rice stink bugs offers clues that could shape the battlefront on insecticide resistance for a tiny creature that costs Arkansas farmers millions of dollars a year. Rice and grain sorghum are the main economic crops, yet the bug feeds on many kinds of plants.

As artificial intelligence technology is on the rise across a variety of sectors, researchers at Fort Valley State University are utilizing the emerging tech to develop an animal health management app to support small and limited-resource farmers in saving money and increasing productivity. By Fort Valley State University — summarized for agInnovation Providing access to expanding technologies for small and limited-resource farmers strengthens livestock health. At Fort Valley

Agricultural research isn't just happening in laboratories—it's shaping real communities, driving innovation, and preparing future leaders across the United States.

The science that shapes our food system is decades in the making. With climate pressures accelerating, now is the moment to fuel the next generation of innovations that will support farmers and secure our nation's food future.

A newly released USDA memorandum outlines five national research priorities aimed at strengthening American agriculture, supporting farmers and ranchers, and securing the future of the U.S. food system.

A University partnership brings smarter and more sustainable grazing management to Nevada.

Can organic farmers ditch the plow and still stay ahead of weeds? Researchers at the University of Arkansas are finding out. A new field trial compares no-till and conventional systems in organic soybeans—testing everything from cover crops to citrus-based herbicides to see what really works for weed control and soil health.

Help us celebrate the winners of the 2025 Excellence in Multistate Research, Excellence in Leadership, and Excellence in Agricultural Innovation Research awards!

University of Nevada, Reno research finds key differences in animal-free dairy proteins that may impact gut microbiome diversity

MSU researchers test a new model for Michigan agriculture

UNH researchers seek to foster the growth of regional food production and sales

Wildfires annually scorch hundreds of thousands of acres in Montana, consuming millions of dollars in suppression efforts. At Montana State University, groundbreaking research is using fluid dynamics and advanced simulations to revolutionize aerial firefighting. By studying how water and retardants behave when dropped from aircraft, scientists aim to pinpoint the most effective strategies to protect both land and lives.

For over 40 years, a committee of land-grant university researchers, Extension specialists, and industry and international partners has worked to advance the design and operation of controlled environments such as growth chambers and greenhouses. Optimizing controlled environments is key to ensuring crop production, especially in the face of climate change and population growth. Controlled environments are also essential for research and education.

DETECTING THORNS — Scientists’ pinpointing of the genetic locus for blackberry’s thorny trait is a step toward more efficient selection for thornlessness.

With a significant portion of the population in the United States eligible for GLP-1s to lose weight, agricultural economists are studying what sectors of the food and beverage industry can be impacted the most.

No fiber? No problem: New enzyme technology could boost fiber intake in processed foods

Researchers, led in part by University of Nevada, Reno’s Meet Zandawala, identify specific clock neurons that govern daily bodily rhythms

A video introduction to agInnovation about participating in the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) in January-February 2025.