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First detailed map of fruit fly brain links to human ‘master’ clock
Researchers, led in part by University of Nevada, Reno’s Meet Zandawala, identify specific clock neurons that govern daily bodily rhythms
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Mar 184 min read
Intercultural Development Inventory: An Introduction
A video introduction to agInnovation about participating in the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) in January-February 2025.
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Jan 91 min read
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources announces National Farm Robotics Challenge 2025
The innovation team at UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is hosting a national Farm Robotics Challenge. Register until January 17, 2025.
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Dec 6, 20241 min read
agInnovation rolls out research funding priorities for FY 2026
Chair Steve Lommel (North Carolina State University) delivered the FY 2026 research funding priorities for agInnovation at the 2024...
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Dec 2, 20241 min read
Coyotes Thrive Despite Human and Predator Pressures
Nationwide coyote surveys highlight how hunting by humans may increase, rather than reduce, local coyote numbers.
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Nov 12, 20244 min read
agInnovation scientists featured in Nature article on soil health
Evidence is building that regenerative agriculture boosts soil health, which, in turn, could bolster food security (Alix Soliman, Nature)
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Nov 8, 20241 min read
OSU part of national network creating 10-year ag research plan
agInnovation 10-year Research Roadmap outlines focus areas in sustainable food systems, climate solutions, and water resiliency.
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Nov 7, 20244 min read
Humble hemp seed and its byproducts hold promise to improve digestive health
University of Nevada, Reno researchers find hemp hulls may promote growth, diversity of gut biome
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Oct 23, 20244 min read
agInnovation leaders unveil 10-year agricultural research plan
A new 10-year Agricultural Research Roadmap was unveiled in Washington, D.C.
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Sep 17, 20246 min read
Vitis vinifera and muscadines: Grape breeders seek the best of both grapes
$7M USDA-NIFA-SCRI grant supports effort to improve grape disease resistance, quality
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Sep 13, 20247 min read
A 10-Year Agricultural Research Roadmap For America’s Security And Future (NCFAR 2024 Lunch-N-Learn Series)
agInnovation's 10-year Agricultural Research Roadmap will be featured as part of the 2024 NCFAR Lunch-N-Learn series.
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Aug 29, 20242 min read
Machine Learning Leads to a First in Forestry Management Tools
The first high-resolution forest canopy cover dataset for an entire state, providing valuable insights for forest management and conservatio
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Aug 6, 20244 min read
UNH Receives USDA Grant to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming Practices
Project to explore crop row orientation and cover cropping strategies Article by Nick Gosling, UNH College of Life Sciences and...
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Jun 27, 20244 min read
University of Nevada, Reno research focuses on use of cactus pear in biofuel production
Spurred by climate change demands, three-year field trial identifies high-production varieties
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Jun 20, 20244 min read
Vector-borne Diseases are Taking a Bite Out of Our Health and Safety
Land-grant universities in the Northeast are working cooperatively to address the growing problem of vector-borne diseases.
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Apr 26, 20244 min read
Better berries, cold-tolerant sugarcane, precision breeding is making it possible
Southern region land-grant universities are working on precision breeding of sugarcane (via Southern Region Communications Consortium)
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Apr 22, 20244 min read
Montana State research team receives $4 million to study interactions between wild and domestic sheep
A research team in the Montana State University College of Agriculture has received $4 million in new funding
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Apr 17, 20244 min read
Tennessee State University helps to manage flathead borers
Impacts from the 1890 research program submitted by scientists at Tennessee State University via Association of 1890s Research Directors...
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Mar 22, 20242 min read
Ag Economists Offer Food for Thought to Improve Baby Formula Supply
Economists reveal tradeoffs associated with changes in infant formula regulation via University of Arkansas System Division of...
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Mar 4, 20245 min read
New study finds corn genome can gang up on multiple pathogens at once
via University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (authored by Lauren Quinn)...
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Feb 28, 20243 min read
Fulfilling the Land-grant Mission through Cultural Competency (Dr. Jacquelyn Wiersma-Mosley): Available for Playback
Fulfilling the Land-grant Mission through Cultural Competency (Dr. Jacquelyn Wiersma-Mosley)
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Feb 26, 20241 min read
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