Scientists with USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) are working on field trials and genetic studies that could one day double the yields of sorghum, which is one of the world's most important sources of food, animal feed and biofuel.

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A drawdown of atmospheric carbon dioxide, the improvement of soil structure and the reversal of soil erosion are possible through regenerative ag practices, says California State University's Regenerative Agriculture Initiative.

As soybean harvest progresses, a few growers are noticing poor yields in otherwise nice-looking plants and pods. Stink bugs can often cause this type of injury to soybean seed, according to researchers at Ohio State University.

Every fall questions arise about whether nitrification inhibitors work for fall manure applications. Do they keep nitrogen (N) from being lost? Do they help improve yields? According to researchers at the University of Minnesota, yes, sometimes, but not always.