University of Georgia researchers are developing sensors that monitor plant signals before visible stress appears, targeting earlier detection of drought, disease and insect pressure.

Vylor completed its separation from Corteva and began trading independently on October 1, creating a standalone seed and genetics company focused on crop technology.

Hormel Foods has agreed to acquire Brakebush Brothers for about $1.055 billion, expanding its foodservice position in value-added chicken, subject to closing conditions.

Two Southern Illinois University projects received nearly $40,000 in SARE grants to test malting barley in double-crop soybean systems and more efficient winter-wheat nitrogen strategies.

Alltech has opened registration for ONE 2027, scheduled for May 24–26 in Lexington, Kentucky, with 11 content tracks spanning livestock, crops, food systems and business.

Valtra’s new T Series spans 170 to 245 hp, adds SmartTouch Gen2 and FarmENGAGE connectivity, and claims up to 5% lower best-point fuel consumption in AGCO Power lab testing.

AD Ports Group has completed its $835 million acquisition of Brazil’s CLI, taking control of strategic sugar and grain export terminals at Santos and Itaqui.

A 3-D crop-cover textile developed at NC State increased harvestable strawberry production 3.56-fold in tunnel field tests while excluding aphids in lab tests.

USDA data show a sharp split in U.S. grain supply: old-crop corn stocks rose to 2.10 billion bushels while 2026 wheat production fell 23%.

Gias Foods expanded its nationwide recall of Walmart bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine to all lot codes because of potential Listeria contamination.