Radioactive Tracking Helps Gain Insight on How Corn Can Repair Damage from Western Corn...
In Missouri, researchers at the University of Missouri have used nuclear methods to find key information that can help breed western corn rootworm resistant...
Syngenta Reaches Settlement with Kansas Farmer Over Selling Uncertified Wheat Seed
In Kansas, Syngenta settled with Kyle Awalt, a Kansas farmer, for his sale of noncertified protected wheat seeds, specifically Syngenta’s AgriPro SY Monument and...
54 New Soybean Varieties to be Available in 2017 from DuPont Pioneer
In Iowa, DuPont Pioneer will be offering 54 new soybean varieties next year for farmers in the U.S. to choose from in their A-Series...
Museum of microbes entertains and educates
In Amsterdam, a museum dedicated to microbiology is looking to educate the public about the many benefits of microbes.
Micropia features everything from art installations...
Molecular Assemblies raises $2.3 million for enzymatic DNA synthesis
In San Diego, enzymatic DNA synthesis firm Molecular Assemblies has raised $2.3 million in an oversubscribed seed round of financing.
Founded in 2013, Molecular Assemblies...
DNA2.0 rebrands, finding inspiration in ancient Egypt
In California, the largest US-based provider of synthetic genes for industrial and academic use is rebranding. DNA2.0 will now be known as ATUM. In...
Dutch Researchers Collaborate on Huge Genetic Data Project as First Step Towards Customized Treatment
In the Netherlands, six Dutch universities are working together using big data gathered from the DNA from thousands of different people to help figure...
Nuritas Gets Rock Star Investment for Diabetes Prevention Research
In Ireland, Nuritas is getting some rock star support from U2’s Bono and The Edge for their work in preventative diabetes research. Founded by...
Aglytix Partners with AGCO Corp. for Precision Ag Data Collaboration
In Minnesota, Aglytix Inc., a software analytics developer for the agricultural industry, is partnering with Georgia-based AGCO Corporation, a design, manufacturer and distributor also...
agBOT Challenge 2017 Teams Forming for Unmanned Robotic System Competitions
In Indiana, competitors, including a wide range of schools, farmers and entrepreneurs from all over the country, are announced for the 2017 agBOT Challenge....