LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * New genetic findings by Husker scientists can help rice producers maintain yield in the face of increased nighttime temperatures, a growing threat for 21st century agriculture. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln project, funded by the National Science Foundation, has major potential to strengthen the sustainability of one of the planet's leading crops at a time of climate stress and increasing glo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued the following report (No. WHS-24g) in July 2024 by Andrew Sowell entitled "Wheat Outlook". Here are excerpts: * * * U.S. Wheat Production Forecast at 8-Year High U.S. all-wheat production for 2024/25 is forecast at 2,008 million bushels, the largest wheat crop since 2016/17. Production is up 134 million bushels from the previous month and 11 percent higher than the previous year. Larger prod  more