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High Rye Seeding Rates Prove Effective for Weed Suppression

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2 hours ago

July 14, 2026

A new Weed Science Society of America research article shows a generously seeded cereal rye cover crop helps reduce weed pressure for organic no-till soybean production

WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) journal, Weed Science, recently published a research article showing that a cereal rye cover crop helps reduce weed pressure for organic no-till soybean production, particularly when seeded at higher rates. The two-year research study reviewed field experiments conducted during the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 growing seasons near Rock Springs, Pennsylvania, at the Pennsylvania State University Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center.

“The aim of this study was to compare the magnitude of weed control and soybean yield under different cereal rye densities within the soybean phase of cover-crop based organic rotational no-till production,” states Laurel Wellman, a Ph.D. student in plant sciences at Pennsylvania State University, and the study’s corresponding author. “Our results indicated that all cereal rye seeding rates reduced weed biomass compared to the unseeded cereal rye control plots, and that the higher cereal rye seeding rates reduced weed biomass significantly more than the lower seeding rates.”

In two experiments, the researchers evaluated rye cultural management strategies for rye biomass, weed suppression, and soybean yield. They tested:

four rye seeding rates (0.5-3 bu. acre) and two sowing arrangements (grid vs. row sowing)fall-applied poultry litter (0, 1.5, 3 tons acre) with two soybean planting dates (planting green or standard planting).

“Increasing cereal rye seeding rate did not lead to increased rye biomass but did increase weed suppression,” points out Wellman. “Soybean yield was unaffected by rye seeding rates, and sowing arrangement did not affect any response.”

Interestingly, “while fall poultry litter significantly increased rye biomass, weed suppression was unaffected,” she adds.

During one of the two cropping seasons studied, planting green reduced soybean establishment and yield, note the researchers. However, they also state that “these results highlight the limitations of organic no-till soybean production within grain crop rotations in the Northeastern U.S. when using cereal rye as a stand-alone weed suppression method. Increasing cereal rye seeding rates or applying fall fertility could be effective cultural practices when integrated with other weed control tactics to supplement weed suppression by rye surface mulch.”

Overall, and perhaps most importantly, notes Wellman, the study “indicates that higher cereal rye seeding rates improved weed suppression independently of cereal rye biomass.”

More information about the study is available online in the article: “Cultural management of cereal rye for weed suppression in cover crop-based organic rotational no-till soybean.” The research article is among others recently featured in Weed Science, a Weed Science Society of America journal, published by Cambridge University Press. Wellman can be contacted about the study at lew5444@psu.edu.

About Weed Science
Weed Science is a journal of the Weed Science Society of America, a nonprofit scientific society focused on weeds and their impact on the environment. The publication presents peer-reviewed, original research related to all aspects of weed science, including biology, ecology, physiology, management, and control of weeds. To learn more, visit www.wssa.net.

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Gen to Announce Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results on August 6, 2026

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July 14, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GEN) today announced that its fiscal 2027 first quarter financial results will be released on Thursday, August 6, 2026, after market close. Following the press release, Gen management will host a conference call and webcast at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET.

Fiscal 2027 Q1 Earnings Call
August 6, 2026
2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET
Live webcast link available on Investor.GenDigital.com

About Gen
Gen (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion and more. The Gen family of consumer brands is rooted in providing financial empowerment and cyber safety for the first digital generations. Today, Gen empowers people to live their digital lives safely, privately and confidently for generations to come. Gen brings award-winning products and services in cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness to nearly 500 million users in more than 150 countries. Learn more at GenDigital.com.

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Meta to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Results

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16 minutes ago

July 14, 2026

MENLO PARK, Calif., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) announced today that the company’s second quarter 2026 financial results will be released after market close on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026.

Meta will host a conference call to discuss its results at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET the same day. The live webcast of the call can be accessed at the Meta Investor Relations website at investor.atmeta.com, along with the company’s earnings press release, financial tables, and slide presentation. 

Following the call, a replay will be available at the same website. Transcripts of conference calls with publishing equity research analysts held on July 29th, 2026 will also be posted to the investor.atmeta.com website.

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Ritu Vig Joins Echo Global Logistics as Chief Legal Officer

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July 14, 2026

Vig brings more than 20 years of experience as a trusted legal advisor

CHICAGO, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (“Echo”), a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, announced that Ritu Vig has joined its leadership team as Chief Legal Officer. Prior to Echo, Vig served as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at SP Plus Corporation where she led enterprise legal strategy, advised the board and executive team on transactions and governance matters, and played a central role in transformational initiatives.

“I’m excited to be a part of Echo, especially at such a time of high growth for the company,” Vig said. “As the business continues to thrive, I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to ensure our strategy and governance align with company values.”

“We’re very happy to welcome Ritu to Echo,” said Doug Waggoner, Chief Executive Officer at Echo. “Her reputation for building high-performing teams in conjunction with fostering collaboration and integrity is well recognized. We’re glad to be able to utilize her expertise as Echo navigates a period of significant growth and continues to invest in our advanced supply chain solutions.”

Throughout her career, Vig has held a variety of senior leadership roles, including at RR Donnelly and Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, and served as the President of the Aviation Division at SP Plus Corporation and Metropolis Technologies. Ritu earned her J.D. and B.S. from the University of Illinois and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Learn more about Echo’s leadership team: About Echo | Echo Global Logistics.

About Echo Global Logistics
Echo Global Logistics, Inc. is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Headquartered in Chicago with more than 60 locations across North America, Echo offers freight brokerage and Managed Transportation Solutions across all major modes including Truckload, Partial Truckload, LTL, Intermodal, Cross-Border, Drop-Trailer and Trailer Pool, Container Management and Drayage, Food-Grade and Temperature-Controlled shipping and warehousing, and Warehouse Services. Echo leverages its proprietary technology platform — including automation, machine learning, and AI-driven decision support — to help customers optimize transportation performance, improve visibility, and simplify supply chain execution across complex supply chains. For more information on Echo Global Logistics, visit: www.echo.com.

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