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The Breeding Insight initiative was launched in 2018 to level the playing field in the genomics era, specifically for USDA-ARS specialty plant and animal species. BI assists USDA-ARS breeders by creating new opportunities in assimilating data-driven tools, technologies, and methods to remove barriers and more easily allow for the use of genomic insights. We integrate phenomics (trait analysis), genomics (genotypic data), data management, and software tools to help breeders increase the rate of genetic gain and create more healthy and nutritious specialty crops and animals. These gains improve on-farm production for many of America’s favorite specialty crops and animals.

Breeding Insight at Cornell University will leverage recent improvements in genomics and open source informatics components, and in partnership with small breeding programs, will enable these programs to harness powerful digital tools to accelerate their genetic gains.

The Challenges

Today’s specialty crop and animal breeders face a numerous hurdles, including logistical, technical, biological, and environmental challenges.

What We Do

Breeding Insight levels the playing field for specialty breeders who are ready to join the genomics revolution.

The Solutions

We address breeding challenges by integrating phenomics (trait analysis), genomics (genotypic data), data management, and software tools to help breeders increase breeding efficiency while keeping program costs low.