Tag: research
Rural Pennsylvanians willing to pay for broadband, study says
A recent study from The Center for Rural Pennsylvania confirmed what many have been saying: rural Pennsylvanians are often getting slower internet speeds at higher prices than urban Pennsylvanians. But it also suggested that rural residents are more willing to pay for broadband than urban residents.
Ohio Soybean Council launches research lab
After over 20 years of funding research on soy-based products, the Ohio Soybean Council is launching its own Airable Research Lab to continue the research.
Genetics of feed efficiency could save dairymen $540M a year
A new study focuses on increasing cow feed efficiency to improve profitability and substantially reduce the greenhouse gas footprint of the dairy industry.
Penn State team gets $100,000 grant for satellite crop surveillance
Ag research from both Penn State and Ohio State received $100,000 Grand Challenges Explorations grants through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Startup to build biotech plant breeding research facility at Purdue
At the Seed Foundry at Purdue, Inari plans to make changes to genes to deliver desired field performance through customized seeds for microclimates around the world.
Eliminating dehorning in dairy cattle
The world’s first precision-bred naturally hornless cow has been born. Researchers are focusing on improving health and eliminating horns in dairy cattle.
Purdue greenhouse conveyor creates uniform research
The Purdue University greenhouse will allow researchers to determine the best seeds to create the highest yields while being drought- and climate-resistant.
Pa. hemp industry makes plans to lead US
Pennsylvania expands their hemp research program in 2018 as they plan for a processing plant and set the stage to be No. 1 in U.S. hemp production.
Monsanto adds another CRISPR platform to genetic toolbox
Monsanto has created an agreement with biotech firm ToolGen to use ToolGen’s CRISPR technology platform
for use in genetic development of plants.
Stone Lab selects research interns
Eight undergraduate students have been selected for Stone Laboratory's 2017 Research Experience for Undergraduates Scholarship Program.
