Category: research

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 12, 2026

Research project seeks common potato pest

The University of Minnesota Crookston is seeking Colorado potato beetles to conduct resistance bioassays.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 29, 2026

USDA initiative calls on participants to help translate germplasm data

An initiative by USDA is calling on universities and stakeholders to help build AI tools to help translate germplasm data.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 24, 2026

USDA ARS funds 26 potato research proposals

USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has awarded funding for 26 potato research proposals totaling nearly $1.2 million addressing diseases, pest control and postharvest disorders.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 18, 2026

USDA research, pest and disease programs accepting funding applications

USDA programs related to research as well as pests and disease are now accepting applications for funding.

INDUSTRY NEWS | May 07, 2026

MSU assistant professor receives ag research award

Younsuk Dong, an assistant professor in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at Michigan State University, has been recognized with the Early Career Researcher Award.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Apr 29, 2026

USDA restructuring Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area

USDA is restructuring its Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area, relocating certain positions and decommissioning the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Maryland.

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