CIBI Center Director, Dr. Jeffrey Tomberlin, gave a presentation on Black Soldier Fly and its ability to provide tailored nutrition in Pet Food diets. Venue: Pet Food Conference at IPPE, January 27, 2026.

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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.  

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. Download press release.

Insects Potential in Mycotoxin Mitigation: This story is a key example of the natural benefits of these multiorganismal insects.

Texas Highways Magazine explores the fun flavors of insect ingredients and asks CEIF about the future of bug agriculture.

CEIF Industry Members Tyson Foods and Protix Announce Partnership. Plans include building a U.S. factory.

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CEIF and the Next Frontier in Agriculture

Dr. Jeffery Tomberlin speaks to how research supports Insect Production scale-up.

NSF awards Research Experience and Mentoring Grant to CEIF. TAMU Aggie ACHIEVE and MSU ACCESS programs to benefit.

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’s Dr. Christine Picard talks insect agriculture, sustainability, and sneaking cricket flour into her baking on Indiana Public Radio