Borlaug Global Rust Initiative

Wheat diseases do not stop at borders. The new Global Wheat Health Alliance, co-led by @CIMMYT and @Cornell, connects global expertise to strengthen disease resistance in wheat varieties and hybrids. bgri.cornell.edu/global-wheat-h…

Wheat diseases do not stop at borders. The new Global Wheat Health Alliance, co-led by @CIMMYT and @Cornell, connects global expertise to strengthen disease resistance in wheat varieties and hybrids. bgri.cornell.edu/global-wheat-h…

Aarhus University is seeking a Professor of Epidemiology/Pathology for Agricultural Crop Plants to join the Global Rust Reference Center (GRRC) in Denmark. Please share widely and consider applying. @AarhusUni au.dk/om/stillinger/…

NEW WHEAT PROFIT EPISODE: Due to recent and historical budget cuts to key wheat breeding organizations in Canada, the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) facilitated a review of the wheat breeding system in Canada. In this episode of Wheat Profit, Claire Cowan, Client Director with Synthesis Ag details the findings of the report her team put together after a lengthy review. CWRC chair, Jocelyn Velestuk, describes the farmer impact of budget cuts and the importance of the wheat breeding system not only to Saskatchewan, but to all of Canada. #CdnAg #wheatbreeding #research #westernag #ag @wheat_research @synthesisag @JocVelestuk @ClaireSCowan Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/duATXgPWV1b

Our latest updates are live on the Wheat Initiative website 🌾 Explore highlights from the Annual Report and key activities from the global wheat research community. 🔗 wheatinitiative.org #WheatConnect

Happy to welcome more than 500 students to the CIMMYT campus! Seeing young people explore our labs and learn directly from our experts about the work we do was truly inspiring. 🧪 We are committed to youth engagement, and we look forward to welcoming even more students!

Fresh stem rust at flowering on commercial variety at CREA's national VCU in Sicily. Please check your plot, sentinel plot and farmer's field. Please share your observation by survey123.arcgis.com/share/3cae9835…. @RustWatchH2020 @IPMorama @wheatpath @SolisMIgnacio @globalrust

CIMMYT is hiring a Senior Scientist of Wheat Rust Genetics to help lead research on wheat rust resistance and advance durable rust-resistant germplasm @CIMMYT. Please share and consider applying: apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/15D…

Launch of the Breakthrough Wheat Hybrids Project in collaboration with NARS, private seed sector partners, and international stakeholders, we’re unlocking hybrid wheat potential for higher productivity and climate resilience.@CIMMYT @PbiCobbitty

The Advancing Frontiers Conference (AFC) 2026 will bring together experts in plant and agricultural sciences to drive research, innovation, and collaboration across West Africa. Meet some of the speakers for AFC 2026 who will share their insights. #AFC2026

World Food Prize Laureates are changing food systems by… 🌱 Protecting crop biodiversity 🌏 Advancing climate resilience 🥗 Developing nutritious, accessible foods … and more! Nominate your food security hero for #FoodPrize27: bit.ly/FoodPrize27 Deadline: May 1, 2026

Thank you for your thoughtful comment! We fully agree — science-led approaches to soil and crop resilience are key to advancing regenerative agriculture across regions. Glad you’re looking forward to the podcast.

Shout-out to Cesaree Morier-Gxyiya for her webinar on refining wheat stem rust models with updated climate parameters! Vital research for resilient wheat futures! 💡📈 🌾 Learn more about our Pathogens EWG and their impact: wheatinitiative.org/ewg-pathogens

WACCI, in collaboration with the Digital, Data and Design Institute at Harvard University and the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative (BGRI), Cornell University, will host the Inaugural Advancing Frontiers Conference (AFC). Read more: bit.ly/4aWCxu9

🌍@CIMMYT welcomes renewed U.S. Government support for global food security and science. A strong vote of confidence in our mission and scientific excellence. Grateful for this partnership that strengthens farmers and food systems worldwide. 🔗bit.ly/3ZLYyWp @StateDept

Do you know an emerging leader advancing wheat disease research? Nominate them for the 2026 Jeanie Borlaug Laube WIT Awards. Self-nominations are encouraged. Applications are due February 23. bgri.cornell.edu/2026-wit-award…

NEW PODCAST AVAILABLE NOW! 🎙️ Science and soil health take center stage in this episode as host Tom Vilsack sits down with Howard W. Buffett and Barrett Ersek of @Holganix 🌱 worldfoodprize.org/podcast Thanks to The Wellmark Foundation (@wellmarkbcbs) for supporting this podcast!