Food and Agriculture News
September 5, 2024
Top Headlines
Aug. 29, 2024 Salmonella enterica causes disease in 1.2 million people in the U.S. every year. A new study found that Salmonella contamination is enhanced by high humidity and plant ...
Aug. 29, 2024 Climate change will move and reduce the land suitable for growing food and timber, putting the production of these two vital resources into direct competition, a new study has ...
Aug. 29, 2024 Fungi can transform plant and animal products into delicious foods like cheese, miso and beer. A researcher argues that a type of filamentous mold -- Neurospora intermedia -- could also turn food waste into culinary treats. Currently, only ...
Aug. 26, 2024 Scientists have analyzed crop yields of more than 1,500 fields on six continents, and found that production worldwide of important, nutritionally dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes is being limited by a lack of ...
Latest Headlines
updated 11:16pm EDT
Aug. 21, 2024 Researchers warn the animals we eat could be the gateway for a pandemic in the form of antimicrobial resistance, unleashing a wave of deadly superbugs. The World Health Organization estimates that ...
Aug. 21, 2024 Honey bees may play a role in increasing virus levels in wild bumble bees each spring, according to researchers who analyzed seasonal trends of parasite and virus transmission in ...
Aug. 21, 2024 When giant ragweed takes hold in a crop field, the towering weed reduces yield and sends plumes of its famously allergy-inducing pollen into the air. There are few tools available to thwart the ...
Aug. 20, 2024 Researchers have identified the genetic changes linked to why plants go through a developmental change similar to 'puberty' at different rates, a discovery which could lead to better crop ...
Aug. 19, 2024 If you've visited a trendy cafe in the past few years, you might have noticed 'golden' turmeric milk on the menu. This fancy drink is caffeine-free, coffee-free and can even be vegan. And now, ...
Aug. 19, 2024 As the world faces the challenges of mitigating climate change and providing resources for a growing population, there is increasing focus on developing circular economies for sustainable production. ...
Aug. 18, 2024 Researchers have developed new ways to detect sugar syrup adulteration in honey, paving the way for fast and accurate tests to discover fake ...
Aug. 13, 2024 Planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions associated with the global food supply chains induced by diets could fall by 17% if people change their food choices towards more plant-based ...
Aug. 14, 2024 Research suggests that, in some cases, boosting urban soil health with compost and treated manure may reduce the amount of pathogenic and anti-biotic ...
Aug. 13, 2024 Black soldier flies are now commercially used to consume organic waste -- but genetic modifications proposed by bioscientists could see the insects digesting a wider variety of refuse, while also ...
Earlier Headlines
Aug. 8, 2024 As our climate changes and soil salinity increases in many agricultural areas, finding crops that can thrive in these challenging conditions is crucial. Cultivated tomatoes, while delicious, often ...
Aug. 1, 2024 Food in hospitals often does not enjoy a good reputation. The proportion of meat on the plate in particular is too high. Clinics can do a lot to motivate patients to choose a healthier menu, as two ...
Aug. 1, 2024 Companies and institutes are currently working on biotechnological processes for the production of 'dairy products' without the use of cows: In so-called precision fermentation, egg and ...
July 31, 2024 Researchers create the first national glycemic index database, revealing how common foods impact health and contribute to chronic ...
July 29, 2024 Emphasizing local food production over imported substitutes can lead to significant cost and carbon savings, according to data from the Inuvialuit Settlement Region in the Canadian Arctic. The ...
July 29, 2024 California needs urgent and bold measures to adapt its $59 billion agriculture sector to climate change as the amount of water available for crops declines, according to a new report. The report ...
July 25, 2024 Coffee beans consumed across the globe come from two species: Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora. By 2050, about 80% of Arabica production is predicted to decrease because of climate change. ...
July 18, 2024 Imagine a small fruit that tastes like a cross between a tomato and a pineapple, wrapped in its own natural paper lantern. That's the groundcherry (Physalis grisea) -- a little-known relative of ...
July 17, 2024 Strawberries could be fewer and more expensive because of higher temperatures caused by climate change, according to new ...
July 17, 2024 A newly engineered type of soil can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled release of fertilizer for a constant supply of ...
July 16, 2024 Industrialized farming is often thought to reduce the risk of zoonotic diseases because of better control, biosecurity and separation of livestock. A new study examines the effect of social and ...
July 12, 2024 Researchers have produced a cotton quality module -- a part of a larger forecasting tool -- allowing cotton producers to better monitor crop quality under changing environmental ...
July 11, 2024 Pollinators experienced a 39-percent decline in foraging efficiency after being exposed to elevated air pollution levels. In contrast, plant-eating aphids and other pests were not significantly ...
July 11, 2024 Seagull chicks raised on an 'urban' diet still prefer ...
July 10, 2024 A trove of ancient plant remains excavated in Kenya helps explain the history of plant farming in equatorial eastern Africa, a region long thought to be important for early farming but where scant ...
July 5, 2024 Agroecology -- a science, practice, and movement which seeks social, political, economic, and environmental sustainability in the global food system -- is gaining momentum in the U.S., according to a ...
July 3, 2024 Urban agriculture has the potential to improve food security through local, efficient, and sustainable food production. Examples of urban food systems include hydroponics, where plants grow in a ...
July 1, 2024 In the fight to protect biodiversity and limit climate change, the world will reap what it ...
June 27, 2024 Climate change, drought, increased temperature and other stressors challenge agricultural sustainability. Researchers have now made an unexpected discovery: zinc plays a pivotal role in the plant ...
June 26, 2024 A genetic 'off switch' that shuts down the process in which legume plants convert atmospheric nitrogen into nutrients has been identified for the first time by a team of international ...
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
- Healthier Nutrition in Hospital Possible Thanks to Modified Menus
- Cheese of the Future: Consumers Open to Animal-Free Alternatives
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Monday, July 29, 2024
- Local Food Production Saves Costs and Carbon
- Bold Moves Needed for California Agriculture to Adapt to Climate Change
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
- Researchers Predict Fewer, Pricier Strawberries as Temperatures Warm
- Smart Soil Can Water and Feed Itself
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Friday, July 12, 2024
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Friday, July 5, 2024
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Monday, July 1, 2024
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Monday, June 24, 2024
Monday, June 17, 2024
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Improved Refrigeration Could Save Nearly Half of the 1.3 Billion Tons of Food Wasted Each Year Globally
- Transgenic Expression of Rubisco Factors Increases Photosynthesis and Chilling Tolerance in Maize
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- Gene Could Unlock Big Wheat Yields for a Growing Population
- Escaped GMO Canola Plants Persist Long-Term, but May Be Losing Their Extra Genes
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Monday, May 20, 2024
Thursday, May 16, 2024
- Natural Toxins in Food: Many People Are Not Aware of the Health Risks
- Study Reveals Consumers Value Animal Welfare More Than Environmental Sustainability When Buying Meat and Dairy Products
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Monday, May 13, 2024
- Like Dad and Like Mum ... All in One Plant
- Prostate Cancer Study: More Health Benefits from Plant-Based Diet
Monday, May 6, 2024
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Monday, April 29, 2024
Friday, April 26, 2024
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
- World's Chocolate Supply Threatened by Devastating Virus
- No Bull: How Creating Less-Gassy Cows Could Help Fight Climate Change
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024
- Microbial Food as a Strategy Food Production of the Future
- Choosing Sugary Drinks Over Fruit Juice for Toddlers Linked to Risk of Adult Obesity
Thursday, April 11, 2024
- Biofortified Rice to Combat Deficiencies
- Food Security in Developed Countries Shows Resilience to Climate Change
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Monday, March 25, 2024
- Small Changes Can Yield Big Savings in Agricultural Water Use
- Better Phosphorus Use Can Ensure Its Stocks Last More Than 500 Years and Boost Global Food Production
Friday, March 22, 2024
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
- Fish Fed to Farmed Salmon Should Be Part of Our Diet, Too, Study Suggests
- Across Oceans and Millennia: Decoding the Origin and History of the Bottle Gourd
Monday, March 18, 2024
Monday, March 4, 2024
Thursday, February 29, 2024
- Refrigerate Lettuce to Reduce Risk of E. Coli Contamination
- Small Dietary Changes Can Cut Your Carbon Footprint by 25%
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Monday, February 26, 2024
Friday, February 23, 2024
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Monday, February 19, 2024
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
- Red Nets Signal 'stop' To Insect Pests, Reduce Need for Insecticides
- By Growing Animal Cells in Rice Grains, Scientists Dish Up Hybrid Food
- Biomanufacturing Using Chemically Synthesized Sugars Enables Sustainable Supply of Sugar Without Competing With Food
Monday, February 12, 2024
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
- A Green Alternative for Treating Streptococcus Iniae Bacteria in Hybrid Striped Bass
- Using CRISPR Technology, Researchers Succeed in Growing Tomatoes That Consume Less Water Without Compromising Yield
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Monday, January 22, 2024
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Monday, January 15, 2024
Friday, January 12, 2024
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Monday, January 8, 2024
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
- Scientists Provide Recipe to Halve Pollution from Food Production
- Research Offers a Reason Why Diversity in Plant Species Causes Higher Farming Yield, Solving 'a Bit of a Mystery'
Friday, December 15, 2023
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
- Heavy Metals in Our Food Are Most Dangerous for Kids
- A New Brew: Evaluating the Flavor of Roasted, Lab-Grown Coffee Cells