Drylands in the western United States are currently in the grips of a 23-year “megadrought,” and one West Virginia University researcher is working to gain a better understanding of this extreme climate event. Steve Kannenberg, assistant professor of biology at the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, is using…

IGC: March forecast for the global grain market has been downgraded due to deterioration in production prospects for corn; Photo Shutterstock According to the International Grains Council, due entirely to the deteriorating outlook for maize, mainly related to disease and drought stress, in parts of the Southern Hemisphere, the April…

The fungicide’s ADEPIDYN technology helps wheat plants conserve water and remain healthier for longer. Low-moisture seasons can make wheat growers complacent about applying a fungicide to their crop. Troublesome pathogens such as Fusarium are driven by consistent moisture, such as frequent rains or heavy dews, so does that mean skipping…

Because of concerns over antimicrobial resistance in humans and the public pushback against antimicrobials in livestock feed, the poultry industry is evolving toward more antibiotic-free production techniques to meet market demands. Penn State researchers are helping to identify and better understand alternative approaches. The growing need for antibiotic-free products has…

More stringent air quality standards and targets will be introduced from 2030. EU law aims to reduce air pollution in the EU to ensure zero air pollution by 2050. Does this mean that all emission-based heating, including wood and pellet heating, will be banned after 2030? This question is answered…

By the end of May, Ukraine will export all remaining grain from the 2023 harvest, which will lead to a slight increase in its prices both on the domestic and world markets, said the president of the Ukrainian Grain Association (UGA) Mykola Gorbachev on Thursday at the Black Sea Grain…