Grain and cereals move through automated storage, milling, and bulk-handling facilities tied to commodity trading platforms. Networked silos, dryers, and logistics systems make the sector a target for OT disruption, market-data fraud, and ransomware that can idle milling and shipping.
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Curated learning guide by Robert M. Lee compiling foundational books, training courses, standards, labs, tools, and reference materials.
Legislative coverage of the U.S. Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act, explaining proposed requirements for biennial cybersecurity assessments of the agriculture and food sector.
Open-access research paper proposing PrivChain, a privacy-preserving blockchain framework that combines Hyperledger Fabric and Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) to enable secure provenance, traceability, a
IEEE conference paper proposing a real-time food supply chain traceability system that integrates HACCP, blockchain, IoT, and BigchainDB to improve food safety, transparency and trust.
IEEE conference paper presenting AgriBlockIoT, a decentralized IoT-enabled blockchain traceability platform for agri-food supply chains
IEEE paper proposing a Food Supply Chain Traceability System (FSCTS) using Ethereum smart contracts and IPFS to improve secure, scalable, and tamper-resistant food traceability.
IEEE conference paper describing the design and implementation of an IoT-enabled blockchain food traceability system integrating QR codes, RFID, and barcodes to improve food safety and transparency.
Peer-reviewed open-access paper proposing a Hyperledger Fabric-based blockchain platform for secure, tamper-resistant agri-food supply chain traceability, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
Peer-reviewed review paper proposing the Cyber-FSMS (Cyber Food Safety Management System) framework, integrating food defense methodologies (HACCP, TACCP, VACCP) with cybersecurity, OT security, and c
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GEA identifies four major thermoforming trends for 2026: more sustainable materials, greater production efficiency, stronger food-safety and shelf-life controls, and increased automation and data connectivity.
August 11, 2026 · 2 min read
An Auburn Ph.D. student is researching how risk management strategies can improve farm resilience, reduce financial stress, and support long-term agricultural sustainability.
August 4, 2026 · 1 min read
An Auburn Ph.D. student is researching how risk management strategies can improve farm resilience, reduce financial stress, and support long-term agricultural sustainability.
August 4, 2026 · 1 min read
Three Auburn College of Agriculture faculty members received national recognition from NACTA for outstanding contributions to teaching, student mentorship, and agricultural education.
August 4, 2026 · 2 min read
New research investigates how climate change is reshaping farmland values and influencing long-term agricultural investment decisions.
August 3, 2026 · 1 min read
An undergraduate research project explores innovative approaches to improve soybean health, productivity, and long-term agricultural sustainability.
August 3, 2026 · 1 min read
Researchers are evaluating drone-assisted seeding to improve winter wheat establishment, optimize crop rotation, and enhance sustainable farming practices.
August 3, 2026 · 1 min read