(a) Crop breeding driven by the next generation of AI and big data technologies will be revolutionized in four areas: (i) high-throughput phenotype acquisition and analysis; (ii) biological big ...

The already sophisticated breeding systems for major commodity crops like Corn and Soybeans are being synergized through the use of genome editing technology Genome editing with CRISPR and other tools ...

AI promises to transform modern crop breeding, helping develop more resilient, nutritious, and higher-yielding crops with unprecedented pace—though barriers remain. CSIS experts unpack the benefits ...

The application of genomics and gene editing in plant sciences has immense transformative potential for modern agriculture. These new breeding tools offer opportunities to enhance crop yield and ...

Nebraska is heading into the 2026 growing season with limited precipitation and groundwater resources. Growers are also ...

Since 2013, pearl millet, or Mahangu as it is locally known, has been grown by subsistence farmers in many parts of northern Namibia where yields are extremely low because of unreliable and poor ...

Strong cattle markets are driving significant investments in bulls, but proper management remains critical to protect that ...

Since the dawn of farming some 10,000 years ago, the health of agriculture has been inextricably linked to the health of the planet. Now the climate crisis is disrupting farming across the globe. Yet ...

Artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping how crops are bred, and the biggest gains may come not in corn or wheat but in the neglected staples that feed millions on the margins. By pairing ...

With global population growth and climate change posing escalating threats to crop production, the current food system is unlikely to be sufficient to meet future demand. Although more than 12,000 ...