CHEERS! ...
WATER QUALITY ...
Gene could help reduce fertilizer pollution
Discovery could help farmers improve crop uptake of phosphate fertilizer
GENETIC TESTS ...
Cost of genomic testing with USJersey lowered
Cost of a uLD genomic test was reduced by $2 each and the cost of A2 testing also decreased
OUTLOOK ...
The future of CRISPR technology in crops
Nature plants review explores the current state and future of CRISPR technology in crops
GENETIC TESTS ...
American Hereford Association: PACE is back
Pan-American Cattle Evaluation genetic evaluation has returned, starting next month
A-MAIZE-ING DISCOVERY ...
Genetic discovery may improve corn quality, yields
Rutgers-led study could benefit millions who rely on corn for nutrition
ARS RESEARCH ...
USDA announces new vision for animal genomics
Blueprint sets goals for the next 10 years in terms of animal genomics programs
GENOME RESULTS ...
Tomato pan-genome brings back the flavor
The new tomato pan-genome found about 5,000 previously undocumented tomato genes
SUMMER IS ON ITS WAY ...
Charleston Gray watermelon sequenced
This watermelon variety was first introduced to the public in 1954 by USDA ARS
GOING NUTS ...