Agronomy

Current crop growing conditions, trends, and advice

The grants support on-farm research by scientists across four countries to strengthen soil resilience in critical food crops, supporting farmers with evidence-based solutions that aim to benefit people and planet. Photo credit: PepsiCo.

The National Geographic Society and PepsiCo Fund Global Research to Help Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture

EditorFeb 25, 2026

Kansas Governor Kelly Announces $3M to Develop Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology for Agricultural Research

EditorFeb 21, 2026

Prof Ansah at University of Nottingham glasshouse facility. Image courtesy of University of Nottingham.

Building Climate-Resilient Livestock Feed Systems in Semi-Arid Africa

EditorFeb 12, 2026

Elnaz Ebrahimi, assistant teaching professor of agronomy, explains water movement in soil through smart rhizoboxes to students enrolled in Agron 5940 during summer 2025. Image courtesy of Iowa State University.

Driving the Future of Smart Agriculture

Katrina HagemanFeb 04, 2026

Dr Aves is working to connect people, projects and organisations so research delivers real impact for growers. Image courtesy of Dr. Charlie Aves through the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).

Driving Change in Northern Grains: Pilot Explores Extension Capacity

EditorJan 06, 2026

Dr. Christine Sprunger is based at W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. Her research focuses on the intersection of agriculture and the environment. Image courtesy of Michigan State University.

Michigan State University Researcher Examines Impact of Management Practices on Michigan Farms

EditorDec 29, 2025

Image courtesy of Michigan State University.

Michigan State University Soil Researcher Recieves Eugene P. Whiteside Pedology Award

EditorDec 17, 2025

Image courtesy of CGIAR.

Partnerships Powering AI Advancements in Agriculture

EditorDec 10, 2025

The AI Agriculture Ecosystem Launch in Abu Dhabi showcased new AI technologies that strengthen farmers' resilience.

Bruno Basso (right) accepts the Soil Science Research Award. He is pictured with past president of the SSSA, Michael Thompson. Image courtesy of MSU.

Michigan State University Researcher Honored with Soil Science Research Award

EditorNov 18, 2025

Mississippi State University Researchers Evaluating Herbicide Residue Impact on Soybean Yields

EditorOct 31, 2025

AI-based irrigation tools communicate with a smartphone app to help farmers make irrigation decisions based on real-time data. (Photo by Jacob Rix)

Amazon and Arable Join MSU to Deliver Irrigation Solutions

EditorOct 16, 2025

Winter wheat planted in different row spacings. From left to right: 5-, 7.5-, 10- and 15-inch row spacing. Photo by Wallas Mendes da Silva, MSU.

Optimizing Row Spacing and Seed Placement for High Yield Potential in Winter Wheat

EditorSep 26, 2025

Optimized planting decisions such as narrow rows and adaptation of other factors can help to maximize winter wheat yields.

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