The 'essence' of genomic selection
We started using DNA fingerprints to select for new crop varieties more than 30 years ago. What have we learned, and what’s coming next?
Regenerative transition costs are tractable
A major obstacle to Midwest farmers’ adoption of regenerative practices is the presumed cost of transitioning from a long-standing corn–soybean system. Researchers in Michigan compared yields and profits for the transition from a conventional corn–soybean rotation to a regenerative system featuring a five-crop rotation, cover crops, and permanent no-till. What did they find?
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Government shutdown ends, USDA funding finalized
On November 12, the longest government shutdown finally came to an end after 43 days. After weeks of impasse, Congress approved a legislative package that included a three-bill minibus covering fiscal year 2026 funding for USDA, FDA, Veterans Affairs, and the legislative branch, along with a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that would fund the remaining government agencies through Jan. 30, 2026.
A day in the life: Lee Briese
What can you do with a career in agronomy, crop, soil, and environmental science? In our series, “A Day in the Life,” we’ll introduce you to some ASA, CSSA, and SSSA members doing cool things with our sciences. This month, we’re talking with Lee Briese, a crop consultant with CENTROL in North Dakota and a Certified Crop Adviser (CCA).
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Our Down to Earth section publishes food, farming, and environmental concepts and research in language that is easy to understand by all, including those without formal scientific training. Visit us each week as we continue to add more sections and content.
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How we process yield monitor data in on-farm experiments matters
The inherent variability of data collected with yield monitors creates errors that require careful processing to ensure that estimates are accurate. Researchers from Iowa State University compared the accuracy of two algorithms that automate yield monitor processing.
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