Recent Updates
CEIF Seminar Series: Discovery of Zophobas morio black wasting virus by cryo-electron microscopy
In this Seminar Spotlight, Judit Pénzes of Rutgers University discusses the limitations of metagenomic-based virus discovery, which relies on sequence homology and struggles with identifying higher-ranking taxa. She proposes an alternative imaging approach using electron microscopy.
The Future of Fertilizer: How Insects Are Revolutionizing Soil Health
While the insect protein market is booming, the potential of frass as fertilizer has yet to be realized despite its higher projected growth. Companies like Chapul Farms are working to promote frass use, collaborating with local farms and researchers. Although regulatory hurdles exist, the USDA is supporting projects exploring BSFL's capabilities, recognizing its potential for domestic fertilizer production and improved food security.
CEIF Member, Chapul Farms, Receives USDA Fertilizer Production and Expansion Program award
CEIF Member Chapul Farms Receives USDA Fertilizer Production and Expansion Program Award. Download press release.
Insects Potential in Mycotoxin Mitigation
Insects Potential in Mycotoxin Mitigation: This story is a key example of the natural benefits of these multiorganismal insects.
Past, Present, Future: Old Traditions of Eating Insects in Texas’s Hottest Restaurants and the Science of Insect Agriculture
Texas Highways Magazine explores the fun flavors of insect ingredients and asks CEIF about the future of bug agriculture.
Tyson Foods & Protix Announce Partnership
CEIF Industry Members Tyson Foods and Protix Announce Partnership. Plans include building a U.S. factory.
Site Director Honored as "Scholar of the Month"
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NSF Emerging Researchers National Conference Highlights Diversity of Ag Opportunities
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Students and Policy-Makers: The Future of Insect Agriculture
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Research helps Insect Production Scale
Dr. Jeffery Tomberlin speaks to how research supports Insect Production scale-up.
CEIF Receives NSF Research Experience and Mentoring (REM) grant award!
NSF awards Research Experience and Mentoring Grant to CEIF. TAMU Aggie ACHIEVE and MSU ACCESS programs to benefit.
Chapul Farms raises $2.5 million to scale insects as waste and climate solution
Chapul announced today a $2.5 million raise in seed funding and partnership with Nexus PMG to launch Chapul Farms, an end-to-end, regenerative insect agriculture project development company.
CEIF talks insect agriculture on Indiana Public Radio
CEIF’s Dr. Christine Picard talks insect agriculture, sustainability, and sneaking cricket flour into her baking on Indiana Public Radio
CEIF receives Phase I funding as an IUCRC
CEIF was awarded Phase I funding through the IUCRC program with the National Science Foundation. Learn more about the program and award here.