Studying new fertilizer options is the first step to getting farmers to eventually use them on their crops. A mineral called struvite has the potential to be an effective phosphorus fertilizer that may be considered organic.
Agriculture
Feb 14, 2022
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Cassava is a vital source of calories for close to a billion people across the world. The plant is a woody, perennial shrub with edible roots. Cassava roots are rich in carbohydrates, potassium, calcium, vitamins B and C, ...
Agriculture
Dec 6, 2021
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Unpredictable rain is just one of the many challenges soybean producers face every year. However, certain soybean varieties may be better at tolerating an extended period of dry weather than others. Researchers with the University ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 1, 2021
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Farmers using no-till production—in which soil never or rarely is plowed or disturbed—can reduce herbicide use and still maintain crop yields by implementing integrated weed-management methods, according to a new study ...
Ecology
Aug 23, 2021
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The perfect cup of morning coffee. Before you even purchase the beans at the store, many things must go right before that great-tasting coffee can be poured into your favorite mug. It starts in the soil where farmers grow ...
Agriculture
Aug 11, 2021
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Sunflowers have many uses. They are used for floral arrangements, animal feed, biofuels, and even food for us.
Agriculture
Jul 27, 2021
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Traditional crops are not a good match for all farmland, such as parts of the North Carolina Piedmont region.
Biotechnology
Jul 7, 2021
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Popcorn. What would movies and sporting events without this salty, buttery snack? America's love for this snack goes beyond these events. We consume 15 billion quarts of popped popcorn each year.
Plants & Animals
Jun 1, 2021
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For the past 25 years, many farmers across Nebraska have relied on the chemical glyphosate for weed control to have a successful crop harvest.
Plants & Animals
Apr 19, 2021
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Renewable energy demand and consumption is at an all-time high in the United States.
Plants & Animals
Mar 26, 2021
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