An estimated 17.3% of people worldwide are at risk of inadequate zinc intake; zinc deficiency is a major human health concern. Increasing Zn concentration in wheat grains is highly important, and management strategies to ...
Biotechnology
Jul 2, 2020
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But is it the type of bean, the way it is grown—or the way it is processed that makes the most of every last drop of coffee?
Agriculture
Aug 1, 2022
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The Great Plains in the United States are well known for a rich history and expansive grasslands. This region is synonymous with ranchers herding cattle across the plains and a valuable resource for a growing population.
Agriculture
Apr 26, 2022
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To grow crops organically, farmers fight weeds with chemical-free weapons. One of the most common is a disk. Farmers rip out weeds and churn them into the soil with these disks. But it takes heavy tractors to do this efficiently, ...
Environment
Apr 5, 2017
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Manure is a reality in raising farm animals. Manure can be a useful fertilizer, returning valued nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to the soil for plant growth. But manure has problems. Odor offensiveness, gas emissions, ...
Environment
Aug 9, 2017
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Pinto beans are good for us. They are nutritious, packed with protein and fiber. They also contain a host of micronutrients like B vitamins and folate.
Plants & Animals
Jul 20, 2020
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Making a living raising cattle isn't as simple as just buying a herd and turning it out to pasture. Cattle require specific diets to maintain proper nutrition and weight gain. And how to do this in the most effective and ...
Biotechnology
Jun 7, 2017
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Soybean is rich in protein, which is great for the humans and animals eating it. But this high protein content comes at a cost.
Environment
Mar 21, 2018
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Using switchgrass to produce biofuel is one way to decrease the United States' dependence on oil, but growing it and making it profitable can be complicated.
Biotechnology
Jun 18, 2015
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Severe wildfires have become annual events in the United States. The years 2020 and 2021 were the worst in wildfire history in California. Other states—and countries—are at risk as well. Climate change is making wildfires ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 7, 2023
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