sustainable-farming

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

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 .

CSU researchers are testing drought-tolerant crops and organic farming strategies to help Western Colorado growers adapt to worsening climate conditions. The post In Western Colorado, CSU scientists are testing crops for a hotter, drier West appeared first on College of Agricultural Sciences . The post In Western Colorado, CSU scientists are testing crops for a hotter, drier West appeared first o…

Women in agricultural communities are farmers. They're also caregivers, nutrition providers, innovators, pillars of their communities, and so much more. The post Where Does Women’s Health Fit into the International Year of the Woman Farmer? appeared first on Food Tank .

Imagine wearing a jacket that can produce drinking water from the air around you. That idea is moving closer to reality thanks to engineers at the University of Texas at Austin, who have developed a special fabric that captures moisture from the atmosphere and turns it into clean water. The new technology could be useful […] The post New water-harvesting jacket turns air into drinking water appea…

The remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and lead co-contaminated soils in karst regions remains challenging because of strong soil buffering capacity, complex metal speciation, and the distinct transformation mechanisms of organic pollutants and heavy metals. Although urea and biochar are widely used as soil amendments, their interactive effects on plant-assisted remediation and the as…

Nature Communications, Published online: 12 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-73097-x Genomics, phenomics, and enviromics constitute the G–P–E triangle in plant breeding, yet enviromics and its interaction with phenomics remain underexplored. Here, the authors introduce phenomics–enviromics (PE) crosstalk and discuss its coordinated data-collection and -integration into next-generation plant bree…

AeroFarms, the US indoor vertical farming company, has announced its acquisition by an affiliate of Palm Ventures, a family investment office with offices in Austin and Greenwich and a 30-year track record of backing mission-driven businesses. The transaction was completed in April 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed. The post AeroFarms Acquired by Palm Ventures Affiliate, Appoints New CEO t…

Farm Supply Company and Grange Cooperative Supply Association (Grange Co-op) have announced that both Boards have approved a proposed Agreement and Plan of Merger, bringing together two long-established agricultural cooperatives serving farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across California and Oregon. The Farm Supply Company Board of Directors voted unanimously to recommend the merger to its…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the launch of Canada’s first National Food Security Strategy, a $3 billion-plus, ten-year programme designed to reduce the country’s reliance on foreign food suppliers, improve grocery affordability, and expand domestic food production. The announcement, framed against the backdrop of global trade disruptions, conflict, and climate pressure, posit…

Compeer Financial has announced the launch of RegenLend, a pilot equipment leasing programme developed in partnership with PepsiCo, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF). The initiative is designed to lower the upfront financial barrier to adopting strip-till equipment, a key entry point for farmers looking to implement soil conservation practices on th…

Most flagstone patios end with gravel, sand, or mortar packed into the joints. Imgur user Powercube took a different route, building a flagstone walkway and patio designed for zoysia grass to grow between every stone. The project required excavation, a sand base, metal edging, and dozens of irregular flagstones fitted together by hand. What makes... The post Instead of Filling the Gaps With Grave…