Agricultural biologicals comprise a growing sector of the ag industry — one that is expected to triple to a $33.7 billion market by 2035. Connor Sible, a research associate at the Univ. of Illinois, has spent the past 8 years studying biologicals and shares 8 categories of biological products to help inform decisions for your no-till program.
Bacteria engineered to excrete high concentrations of ammonia could help reduce the reliance on synthetic fertilizers and the nutrient loss associated with them, according to new research from Washington State University.
In many nitrogen-fixing bacteria, a protein called RirA plays a key role in regulating iron by sensing high levels of the metal and shutting down the production of proteins that bring in more iron. RirA contains a cluster of four iron and four sulfur atoms, which acts as a sensor for iron availability. But until now, exactly how this cluster structure detects iron levels in a cell was unclear, says the University of East Anglia.
The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 12-15, 2027!Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 35th Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis, Jan. 12-15, 2027. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led No-Till Classrooms and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.
I'm in Yakima, Washington this week at FIRA USA where there's always lots of great ag technology on display. Why don't we go take a look at the newest edition of the Aigen robot. We'll hear from Kenny Lee, the CEO of Aigen.