Research Roundup

Speed Versus Scrutiny: What Three Labs Learned When Corn Rust Research Went Public First

During the 2024 corn rust outbreak, three research groups posted their findings online before any journal could review them. We trace what happened to their data, their citations, and their credibility in the months that followed.

Nov 2, 2026

Five Working Papers Reshaping the Future of the American Farm

From AI-driven irrigation scheduling to cover cropping economics, these open-access preprints offer early looks at research with real consequences for U.S. growers. We break down what each study found, who should pay attention, and what remains unproven.

Nov 2, 2026