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Yi-Chia Chang from University of Illinois is using machine learning and satellite imagery to improve crop mapping, helping address food security challenges worldwide. Read more: buff.ly/pRSmRBb #AgTech #PlantScience #CropMapping



New Penn State research uncovers how plant aromas influence the evolution of picky eaters in butterflies and moths! Discover how scent drives their diet choices and evolutionary adaptations. Read more here: buff.ly/C6TSC7j #Butterflies #Evolution #PlantAromas



🌱 A self-learning AI from University of Illinois could revolutionize crop breeding—faster, smarter, and with less data. See how it’s transforming agriculture! 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/VNmPH3l #AgTech #AiInAg #PlantScience


🍎 Penn State researchers unlock apple genome secrets to breed tastier, hardier apples 🍏💪—60 million years of evolution decoded! 🔬 Read more: buff.ly/GWMXZ4b #PennState #AppleResearch #Genomics #FoodFuture


🌿 Cornell University researchers crack a 100-year mystery—plants use pressure to send stress signals! This could lead to two-way communication between plants and farmers.🌾💧 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/DlfvkEn #Cornell #PlantScience #AgTech #CROPPS


Did you know packaging can affect bacon’s color and consumer appeal? 🥓 Iowa State University researchers dive into how different packaging methods impact bacon’s freshness and shelf-life. Check out the full findings here: buff.ly/wO4RZPl #FoodScience #PackagingMatters #IowaState


Discover the impact of different feeding methods on baby pigs' growth and behavior in a University of Illinois study! The results could revolutionize agricultural practices and biomedical research. Read the full article here: buff.ly/iuctdmm #AnimalScience #AgResearch


Texas A&M Texas A&M AgriLife scientists use spinach peptides to fight citrus and potato diseases—boosting yields and crop resilience. A natural breakthrough with big potential for agriculture. Read more: buff.ly/ggLhG8T #AgResearch #PlantScience #FarmTech #FoodSecurity





Optimizing rice lab milling boosts yield, improves quality, and increases profits for farmers. New research from Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station highlights better methods to reduce broken kernels and enhance rice processing. #RiceResearch #FoodScience #ArkansasAg


Big news from CAST! 🎉 Kaylee Kleitsch has been promoted to Programs and Engagement Manager! She joined us in 2024 while earning her master’s in Sustainable Ag at Iowa State, and now she will lead student programs, engagement, and more. Congrats! 👏 #TeamCAST #WomenInAg


🚨 Free Webinar: Global Crop Protection Challenges for Specialty Crops Join CAST and Minor Use Foundation on Thursday, July 24, 12 PM Noon CDT for a live webinar exploring the most pressing threats to fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other high-value crops. buff.ly/7qkLDmu




Join our exclusive 'Meet the Expert' with Matt Baur, Head of Western IPM Center, on July 31, Noon (CST). Discover his career, research, and the role of IPM in managing invasive weeds and wildfires. Follow us to watch it: buff.ly/mOeeIMi Learn More: buff.ly/OK2EO9F

