Scientists developed wheat that helps create its own natural fertilizer, promising cleaner and more affordable farming. Credit: Shutterstock UC Davis scientists created wheat that can partially ...

UC Davis researchers engineered wheat that encourages soil bacteria to convert atmospheric nitrogen into plant-usable fertilizer. By boosting a natural compound in the plant, the wheat triggers ...

From peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to avocado toast, bread is a staple food for so many people. But it's more than just a delivery system for other tasty ingredients—the bread you choose can make ...

SINGAPORE/BEIJING, Nov 6 (Reuters) - China has begun modest purchases of U.S. farm products after the leaders of both countries met last week, but traders still await significant soybean buys after ...

Researchers discovered the gene that gives a rare wheat variety its unusual “triple-grain” trait. When switched on, the gene helps wheat flowers produce extra grain-bearing parts. The finding could ...

A sweltering heat wave decimated Pritam Singh’s wheat crop in 2022. That year, temperatures reached a record-breaking 127 degrees Fahrenheit in Haryana, India, where Singh operates a 35-acre farm. The ...

Wheatgrass shots provide nutrients that may support immunity and digestion, skin, and heart health. Since research is limited, wheatgrass shots should be used as a supplement, not a replacement, for a ...

Trade is a hot topic with a lot of uncertainty. Trade policy decisions made in Washington, D.C., will impact farmers and ranchers in the countryside. This Market Intel is part of a series exploring ...

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) provides about one-fifth of global caloric intake. Plant height (PH) is a key agronomic trait, influencing both yield potential and lodging resistance. Excessive height ...