CIFMSProject updates Optimizing digital solutions to combat Striga infestations in East Africa Sorghum growers across Africa’s dry-land regions face a common, relentless foe — striga. This parasitic…Innovation LabNovember 17, 2021
Announcements Online course launches to explore links between resilience and crop improvement A new online course on resilience in agriculture provides agricultural professionals from across the globe…Innovation LabOctober 8, 2021
Events Webinar: Moving the Needle on STEAM Diversity through Collaborative Partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions Abstract This session will provide participants who have an interest in increasing STEAM (science, technology,…Innovation LabOctober 7, 2021
CIFMS Center of Innovation for Finger Millet and Sorghum launches at the in National Semi-Arid Resources Research Institute The Center of Innovation for Finger Millet and Sorghum (CIFMS) officially launched as 41 participants…Innovation LabOctober 5, 2021
Announcements Fellowship program enhances opportunities in crop improvement for students from underrepresented backgrounds A new graduate fellowship program will support students from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to become…Innovation LabSeptember 29, 2021
Breeding informaticsFrom our researchers Brappid Apps: An idea that could revolutionize breeding informatics As plant breeding – and agriculture in general – becomes digital and data-driven, a common…Innovation LabJuly 9, 2021
AnnouncementsOpportunities We’re hiring: Program Manager We are seeking a Program Manager to provide administrative and operational leadership for the USAID…Innovation LabJune 28, 2021
CIWAProject updates How next-generation crops boost climate resilience and nutrition in West Africa In West Africa, the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement works with smallholder farmers and…Innovation LabJune 1, 2021
Project updates Crop Improvement ≠ Plant Breeding: How the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement Is Expanding Critical Engagement That’s right, we said it — crop improvement and plant breeding are not the same…Innovation LabMay 24, 2021
AnnouncementsOpportunities We’re hiring: postdoctoral associate The Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement is seeking a postdoctoral associate who will be housed…Innovation LabMay 21, 2021