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As a monthlong heat wave and drought wilt crops in southern China, agronomist Xia Liming is focused on finding alternative ways of irrigation in Changsha, Hunan province, in order to save harvests.

For the first time, RIPE researchers have proven that multigene bioengineering of photosynthesis increases the yield of the major food crop soybean in field

Urban agriculture is booming, but there’s often a hidden danger lurking in city soils, lead.

As the soil struggles, especially in the Texas heat, so can the foundation of a home.

Collaboration will utilize peanuts to potentially develop feedstock for lower-carbon fuel production.

The ancient crop provides flavor for humans and forage for livestock.

Like the virus that causes COVID-19, pathogens that attack crops change constantly to evade host immunity or disease resistance in plant parlance.

This week: Drought pressure is still causing crops to lag slightly behind average pace, though recent rains have provided relief to some areas. We also have a report on the recent waiver of certain fertilizer tariffs and info on the impact of the LINK-SNAP program on farmers markets. Keep reading for these and more kernels

Tomatoes are probably safe to eat, even when grown in severely lead-contaminated soils, according to new studies in Chicago private gardens.

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