High yields and an excellent disease resistance package—these are qualities producers can expect from Oahe, the new winter wheat cultivar released by the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station, according to South ...
Biotechnology
Sep 26, 2016
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In the race to feed a growing population, it is important to consider sustainability. University of Illinois researchers are promoting the practice of agroforestry—the intentional planting of trees and shrubs with crops ...
Environment
Sep 23, 2016
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As producers across the state are planting winter wheat, it is important they consider crediting soil nitrogen in their management plans, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist.
Environment
Sep 14, 2016
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When it comes to viruses in South Dakota wheat, the chief culprit is wheat streak mosaic virus.
Biotechnology
Jun 2, 2016
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In the world's driest rainfed wheat region, Washington State University researchers have identified summer fallow management practices that can make all the difference for farmers, water and soil conservation, and air quality.
Environment
Nov 24, 2014
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An international team of plant geneticists is trialling a rapid method of producing new varieties of wheat and barley ready for field trials.
Biotechnology
Jul 22, 2014
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France's winter wheat harvest could shrink by over a tenth if farmers meet targets to halve pesticide use, said a study Thursday highlighting the challenge of feeding Earth's growing population.
Ecology
Mar 20, 2014
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Research into varieties of winter wheat, spring barley, potatoes grown for starch and sugar beet which have been introduced in the Netherlands by plant breeding companies between 1980 and 2010 shows that new varieties continue ...
Biotechnology
Oct 28, 2013
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(Phys.org) —With record low pheasant numbers, hunters are looking at a tough season, but South Dakota State University wildlife researchers predict the birds can rebound, with proper management.
Ecology
Oct 11, 2013
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A new study about the common problem of preharvest sprouting, or PHS, in wheat is nipping the crop-killing issue in the bud.
Biotechnology
Aug 20, 2013
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