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BackgroundExtracts derived from the walnut (Juglans regia L.) green husk exhibit a variety of biological activities. This study investigated the effects of walnut green husk polyphenol extracts (WGHPE) on fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome (FLHS)-related indicators, antioxidant performance, and cecal microbiota modulation in laying hens.MethodsA total of 350 Hy-Line Brown laying hens aged 43 weeks …

Heat stress (HS) represents a significant environmental stressor for small ruminant production occurring during summer season, which affects feed intake, physiological homeostasis, immune function, and overall performance. Nutritional strategies based on functional feed additives, including essential oils (EO), have been proposed to enhance thermotolerance and mitigate the negative effects of HS.…

BackgroundThe improper use of antibiotics in dairy farming contributes significantly to the development of antibiotic resistance (AMR), posing a global public health risk. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in dairy production can reduce the spread of AMR. Smallholder dairy farmers (SHDFs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are particularly critical stakeholders in this context, given their…

Scientific Reports, Published online: 15 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-45035-w How the sausage is made: Testing the effectiveness of an informative video in promoting sustainable food consumption

Scientific Reports, Published online: 15 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-47290-3 Chemical composition of essential oil from Lavandula dentata L. to control citrus aphids selectively

Researchers also discover that the ancient vines of Chianti, famed for its red wines, produced white fruit DNA extracted from 2,000-year-old grape seeds found in ancient wells in Tuscany has enabled scientists to map the most extensive genetic history of grapevines recovered from a single site, revealing that vineyards of the Roman era formed part of the empire’s sophisticated agricultural networ…

Europe AgTech investment is leading at the early-stage level in 2026. Germany hit 10 stories from zero. Here's why the shift is structural, not cyclical. The post Europe AgTech Investment 2026: Why Early-Stage Capital Has Shifted appeared first on iGrow News .

It’s so full of nutrients that it tops the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of powerhouse vegetables. But this superfood is also surprisingly versatile Watercress is among the oldest known plants consumed by humans, and claims for its medicinal powers are almost as ancient. Hippocrates grew it near his hospital for medicinal purposes; Pliny the Elder favoured it as a remedy fo…

Throughout Egyptian history, pastoralists have played a vital role in food production, and the importance of domesticated animals is reflected in their abundant depictions in texts, tomb reliefs, and 3D art. Richard

This week: plant immunity, gall production, and improvements to Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation.

Self-Supervised Temporal Pattern Mining for smart agriculture microgrid orchestration during mission-critical recovery windows The Moment the Lights Went Out—and the Algorithms Woke Up It was a sweltering July afternoon in 2023 when I first truly grasped the fragility of our agricultural energy systems. I was visiting a vertical farm outside Phoenix—a facility that grew leafy greens using hydropo…

Meati Foods, once the poster child for mycelium steaks, collapsed after betting the farm… The post Chunk Foods Bets on Lean Fermentation and Protein Hype to Hit Profitability by 2027 appeared first on Agritech Digest .

Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-58282-8 Evaluating pXRF accuracy for predicting soil fertility: effects of moisture and soil properties

Introduction: Exploring natural genetic variation to facilitate breeding of improved rice seedling cold tolerance will allow the crop to be planted earlier in the growing season, taking advantage of spring rainfall and decreasing exposure to high summer nighttime temperatures, which reduce grain quality. Methods: To uncover genomic regions in rice that manage cold stress tolerance response mechan…