Farmers
North Carolina's soybean farmers are grappling with the consequences of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China. The chaos has led to tariffs that are "squeezing farmers' budgets," according to insiders. As a result, the soybean industry, which contributes $2.4 billion
Tariffs
The United States and China have made some progress on key trade issues, including China's stranglehold on strategic minerals, American export controls, and soybean purchases, ahead of the meeting between President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea. While a grand bargain to
Tariffs
The United States and China have made progress on several contentious issues, including China's stranglehold on strategic minerals, American export controls, and fentanyl tariffs. The two countries have sent out reassuring signals that an agreement is drawing closer, with both sides expressing confidence in reaching a deal. US
Agricultural industry
Nestle Nigeria is waging a critical battle against climate change, shifting its approach from philanthropy to a core business survival strategy. The company has enrolled 25,000 smallholder farmers in a three-year program, providing them with the tools to farm smarter, not harder. This initiative, the Strengthening Farmers' and
Agricultural industry
Researchers at Federal University in Rondonopolis, Brazil, have conducted an extensive study on the impact of cover crops on soybean production. The six-year research project, supported by Fundao Agrisus, ACEV Foundation, and Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico (CNPQ), aimed to evaluate the mid-term effects of crop rotations and
Agricultural industry
Research presented in a new study has shed light on the regulatory networks underlying soybean (Glycine max (Linn.) Merr) adaptation to combined salt-alkali stress, which frequently co-occurs in natural environments and significantly inhibits soybean growth and yield. The study, conducted by researchers at Shihezi University, aimed to elucidate the mechanisms
Biochemistry
Researchers from Northeast Agricultural University have conducted a study on the interactions between soybean protein isolate (SPI) and b-cyclodextrin (b-CD), revealing structural changes and functional enhancements. The investigation found that moderate levels of b-CD improve the functional and interfacial properties of SPI, while higher levels promote aggregation and diminish performance.
Proteins
Researchers at Nanchang University in China have made a breakthrough discovery in the field of plant proteins by creating complexes that significantly enhance the bioavailability of geniposide, a compound with diverse biological activities. The study explored the structural and functional changes in heat-treated soybean protein isolate (HSPI) induced by its
Biochemistry
Researchers at V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University have conducted a study on the effects of photoperiod on soybean biochemistry. According to the study, soybean is a short-day plant highly sensitive to photoperiod, with this sensitivity largely regulated by maturity (E) genes. These genes influence a wide range of developmental
Genomics
Recent research at Hainan University in China has shed light on the crucial functions of FRIGIDA-like proteins (FRLs) in regulating plant flowering and drought tolerance in rapeseed. Conducted by a team led by Wajid Saeed, the study aimed to investigate the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying FRLs in rapeseed. The
Agricultural industry
Minas Gerais, the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, has seen its agribusiness exports reach a record high of US$14.5 billion from January to September 2025, a 12.8% increase compared to the same period last year. The state has taken the top spot in the national ranking of
Agricultural industry
Kenyan farmers are missing out on substantial economic benefits and improved food security due to the delay in introducing advanced biotech crops. According to a new study, the country has lost an estimated Sh20.4 billion in the past five years alone, with the potential to inject Sh60.7 billion
