February 2, 2025:
Google X Launches Heritable Agriculture to Boost Crop Yields - Google's X has spun out Heritable Agriculture, a startup that uses AI and machine learning to boost crop yields and lessen environmental impact. Founded by Brad Zamft, the company aims to modernize agriculture by analyzing plant genomes to find optimal breeding combinations, avoiding genetic modification.
The company conducts tests across various U.S. locations and plans to commercialize its technology, with backing from investors, including Google. Heritable Agriculture seeks to transform agricultural practices and address resource strain and emissions within the industry.
