Committed to sharing knowledge, training the next generation of scientists & engaging with farmers for a prosperous & wheat-secure world. Based @CornellCALS

Joined November 2009
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Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
Scientists & experts from @CIMMYT and @InstituteEiar are in Ethiopia for the Hybrid Wheat Concept Testing Planning Workshop Discussions are underway on turning genetic research into real products that transform wheat production.
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Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
If you didn't get the chance to read the posters at the Wheat Initiative stand during the #IWC2026Bologna find the one of our Expert Working Group on the Control of Wheat Pathogens here: wheatinitiative.org/ewg-path… @karchuntan @ReemWheat
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Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
Earlier this month, I had the chance to follow behind experts in their element during the CAIGE tour — grateful for the experience.
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It was a pleasure handing over the 5th International Wheat Congress to Sarrah Ben M'barek as Organiser in Tunisia! Closing #IWCBologna2026 looking forward to #IWC2028Tunis
تسلّمت تونس يوم 29 ماي 2026 ببولونيا مشعل تنظيم الدورة الخامسة من "المؤتمر الدولي للقمح (IWC5)" المقررة في أفريل 2028، وذلك خلال الجلسة الختامية للدورة الرابعة المنعقدة في @WheatInitiative بولوني25 إلى 29 ماي 2026.
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Congrats to Shannon Baker (@txresearch), Katharina Jung (@UZH_en) and Bernice Ngina Waweru (@JohnInnesCentre), our 2026 Jeanie Borlaug Laube WIT Early Career Awardees who are advancing wheat science against disease and production threats. #IWC2026Bologna bgri.cornell.edu/bgri-honors…
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#IWC2026Bologna The Panel discussion III: International Collaboration has started! Peter Langridge and Jeff Rosichan are chairing, discussing with @fillobax @IWYP_wheat @GEH_era @MaricelisAceve1
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Congrats to the winners of the presentation prizes of the Wheat Pathogens Symposium! #IWC2024Bologna @karchuntan @ReemWheat
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#IWC2026Bologna workshops are kicking off! Registration is almost done we are looking worward to a great Congress!
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CIMMYT is in Bologna this week for #IWC2026Bologna. 🌾 Hybrid wheat, nutrition, breeding for the Global South, our scientists are in those conversations. Stay tuned!
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Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
Great discussion with @USDA's @LukeJLindberg on the future of agriculture and the real concerns facing American farmers today. Nearly 60% of U.S. wheat draws on @CIMMYT science, supporting U.S. farmers and competitiveness. Our strongest partnership is with the American people.
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We’re excited to join the global wheat community in Bologna for the 4th International Wheat Congress #IWC2026Bologna On May 24, we will convene a half-day workshop on the science, partnerships, and priorities shaping the next phase of global wheat health. bgri.cornell.edu/bgri-worksh…
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We are getting all excited about the upcoming #IWC2026Bologna!!! Have you booked your workshop yet? Find the agendas to the WI workshops here: wheatinitiative.org/new-even… Make sure to register through the IWC2026.com website 😊 🌾 PLEASE SHARE!
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What comes next for global wheat health? Join us May 24 at #IWC2026Bologna for workshop focused on wheat disease surveillance, scientific collaboration, early-career research & the shared priorities shaping the next phase of the global response. bgri.cornell.edu/bgri-worksh…
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Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
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/job/prof…
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Borlaug Global Rust Initiative retweeted
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…
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