Tassel wrapping, an unusual phenomenon reported across Midwestern corn fields this summer, occurs when leaves trap the developing tassel and delay pollen shed, disrupting pollination timing and potentially reducing yields.
With science-based leadership, agriculture can navigate the PFAS challenge.
A personal look at how science, empathy, and bold collaboration are shaping the next era of food innovation.
Dr. Kurt Rosentrater explores how public-private partnerships have driven U.S. agricultural innovation—boosting sustainability, productivity, and global food security from hybrid seeds to precision farming.
Explore how AI chatbots, agents, and tools are reshaping Cooperative Extension programs. Jason de Koff discusses the benefits, risks, and best practices of AI in agriculture and education.
Organisms we normally think of as pests cost us time and money and often provide little in the way of benefit in return.
A few months ago, I was invited to attend the 2025 Iowa State University Next Generation Institute: “Designing and Managing Sustainable Rural Livelihood Programs” in Kamuli, Uganda. I recently returned from the trip and have been reflecting on what I learned, the people I met, the things I saw, and the memories I made.
In a survey of nearly 10,000 adults conducted just before the 2024 election, 48% found that scientists should “focus on establishing sound scientific facts and stay out of policy debates.”
Agriculture is experiencing a seismic shift related to its underlying technologies, incorporating advancements from other industries while also leading the way in its own evolution.
Lack of action on new Farm Bill creates ripple effects for farmers, markets, and consumers, says Louisiana commissioner of agriculture.
