Interdisciplinary research looks at whole-farm sustainability
Weeds, manure, slugs, cows and a vegetable oil-powered tractor are all part of a unique study being conducted in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
Weeds, manure, slugs, cows and a vegetable oil-powered tractor are all part of a unique study being conducted in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
Environment
Jul 9, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- For some four thousand years, people in Tibet have relied on Yaks to help them survive in the high altitudes in which they live. The Yaks have proven over time that they are far better at dealing with high mountain ...
A natural remedy that delays and reduces the severity of mastitis infection in dairy cattle is being investigated by scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Plants & Animals
Jun 19, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- Reducing phosphorus in dairy diets doesnt change a cows productivity, but it does affect the environmental impact that cow might have, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service specialist.
Environment
Jun 7, 2012
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Sauropod dinosaurs could in principle have produced enough of the greenhouse gas methane to warm the climate many millions of years ago, at a time when the Earth was warm and wet. That's according to calculations reported ...
Earth Sciences
May 7, 2012
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Martha, a cow placidly grazing in a field in The Netherlands, became an important collaborator with researchers who successfully analyzed and characterized the internal protein structure and the composite particles of her ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 24, 2012
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The feeding habits of mammals haven't always been what they are today, particularly for omnivores, finds a new study.
Plants & Animals
Apr 16, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- Putting cows, sheep and other livestock into forests to graze could prove to be a valuable tool for New York woodland management, say Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) agriculture educators and colleagues ...
Environment
Apr 10, 2012
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Dairy farmers could see a boost in milk production, thanks to a new alfalfa variety to be released by Cornell's world-class plant breeders.
Other
Mar 28, 2012
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The ranchland near the southwestern Alberta town of Pincher Creek is a hot zone for grizzly bear encounters according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Alberta.
Ecology
Mar 22, 2012
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