Plant breeding industry stakeholders discuss public-private partnerships; commercialization strategies now driving public programs; the impact of foundations in targeted support for cultivar development; and national and global programs that may help build industry capacity and public support in a Nov. 5 symposium in Pittsburgh.
More than 2,700 scientists will present research and discuss emerging trends in agriculture, energy, education, and more, Nov. 1-5 in Pittsburgh.
A recent study at Oregon State University has shown that native bumble bee species have high pollination and seed production levels in red clover. These findings offer promise for alternative crop pollinators, as the population of European honey bee in the US declines
A recent study examines the ways that public officials obtain information about debatable scientific issues, including agricultural biotechnology.
Urban grasslands are an extremely common, but poorly studied ecosystem type. Many receive high rates of fertilizer, creating concerns about nutrient runoff and greenhouse gas emissions. Recent research has been focused on long-term study plots to evaluate multiple ecological variables in different components of the urban landscape.
The American Society of Agronomy - Crop Science Society of America - Soil Science Society of America are energized by the launch of NIFA, a cross-agency ‘federal science enterprise’.
The ASA will recognize individuals for their contributions to agronomy through education, national and international service, and research.
The American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) will recognize outstanding students at their Annual Meetings on Nov. 1-5 in Pittsburgh, PA, www.acsmeetings.org.
The Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) will continue a time-honored tradition this year with the presentation of the following individuals as 2009 CSSA Fellows at a special Awards Ceremony during their Annual Meeting on Nov. 1-5 in Pittsburgh, PA.
The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) will recognize individuals for their contributions to agronomy through education, national and international service, and research.
The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) will continue a time-honored tradition this year with the presentation of the following individuals as 2009 SSSA Fellows at a special Awards Ceremony during their Annual Meeting on Nov. 1-5 in Pittsburgh, PA.
The Agronomy Society of America (ASA) will continue a time-honored tradition this year with the presentation of the following individuals as 2009 ASA Fellows at a special Awards Ceremony during their Annual Meeting on Nov. 1-5 in Pittsburgh, PA.
The CSSA will recognize individuals for their contributions to agronomy through education, national and international service, and research.
A new book, Tall Fescue for the Twenty-first Century, documents the history, science, and applications of tall fescue, a cultivated pasture grass that is playing an increasing role in protecting soil and water and enhancing animal agriculture.
Convective oxygen supply into waste rock piles may result in extreme environmental pollution. Recent research has shown that oxidation of sulfides in mining wastes produces high concentrations of sulfate, iron, and other metals, and frequently also very low pH values.
Soybeans contain high levels of several health-beneficial compounds including tocopherols, which have antioxidant properties. These molecules can be used in the development of functional foods, which have specific health-beneficial properties and can be used in the treatment or prevention of diseases.
Emphasizing cross-disciplinary concepts in teaching soil science courses, such as mass-volume relationships, can help undergraduates learn real-world, problem-solving skills that are crucial to their success in soil science careers.
The American Society of Agronomy strongly supports the new Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative recently announced by the USDA. The 12-state program will enable growers to put conservation practices into place on more acres, coupling clean water with profitable crop production. ASA’s Certified Crop Advisers are uniquely qualified to provide nutrient management recommendations to farmers.
Pathogenic E. coli were pervasive in stream-water samples with low concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria. This is one of the unexpected findings from research published in the Journal of Environmental Quality that may impact we rely on indicator bacteria to determine if water is contaminated with bacteria that can make people sick.
Nitrogen Fixation in Crop Production is a resource for the science, application, and politics of the use of nitrogen-fixing crop plants across the globe and in various environments. The book is published by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.
The Annual Meetings of three scientific societies, Nov. 1-5 in Pittsburgh, offer a collaborative technical program, featuring 3,000 scientists, professionals, educators, and students who will present new technologies and discuss emerging trends in agriculture, energy, climate change, carbon trading, science education, and related issues.
The American Society of Agronomy mourns with the many other organizations and individuals throughout this country and the world on the passing of Norman Borlaug. Borlaug was a prominent member of the American Society of Agronomy, keynoting the ASA Annual Meeting in 2007.
Scientists test the effectiveness of a new soil moisture sensor in a recent study published in the Soil Science Society of America Journal.
Determining a specific crop cultivar is an important decision for a farmer to make, and involves careful consideration of the relationship between the environment and the needs of a particular genotype. A new study reconsiders a statistical model that has become an industry standard in studying this relationship.
A new article featured in Soil Survey Horizons details research behind the new ArcGIS geodatabase software, used to develop the Remote Area Soil Proxy modeling technique to predict natural occurrence of soils in remote areas. This technology will be key to overcoming large investments in time and resources for the study of soil formations and distribution under their natural conditions.
A new study that examines whether reliable prediction models could be created to identify eroded waterways from digital terrain information, in order to help farmers and conservation professionals do a better job of designing and locating grassed waterways to reduce soil erosion.
New research highlighted in the latest issue of the Journal of Environmental Quality shows that even very contaminated shooting range soils can be remediated by using poultry waste and revegetating the site.
As carbon is released through fossil-fuel burning and changing land use, scientists are seeking a more accurate understanding of carbon storage and cycling. Calcium in rainfall may reveal soil's carbon storage potential.
A recent study investigated the effects of long-term cropping systems on corn grain yields, yield trends, and yield stability over the last 16 years of a long-term fertility and cropping systems experiment at the Pennsylvania State University. This study suggests that on average in a productive Central Pennsylvania soil, the yield of corn rotated with alfalfa, red clover, and timothy is modestly higher and less variable than corn grown exclusively.
In Canada and the United States, wood burning stoves have been reevaluated as a potentially viable option for home heating. The environmental sustainability of woodstove use is dependent upon the consumption of wood from sustainably managed woodlots, as the carbon released is reused as the next generation of trees grows.
With the advent of high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies, it is now possible to cheaply and rapidly sequence hundreds of millions of bases in a matter of hours. A team of scientists have developed molecular and computational tools for the efficient and accurate identification of gene-enriched SNPs in crops.
A new edition of "North American Agroforestry: An Integrated Science and Practice," published by the American Society of Agronomy adds to the popularity of agroforestry and builds upon the science. It brings together leading scientists who explain the basic concepts and ecological foundations of agroforestry, present specific management practices and strategies, and discuss economic and policy issues.
Scientists at Purdue University investigate the impacts of manure application, crop rotation, and the rate of nitrogen application on carbon losses in the Journal of Environmental Quality.
The American Society of Agronomy will develop and implement its highly successful Certified Crop Adviser program in South Asia. The target for this program will be agronomists who directly work with farmers, providing input, crop advice, and market information.
Crop residues possess a critical role in sustaining soil organic matter, and as it is increasingly being used for the production of cellulosic-based ethanol, this removal may impact the long-term productivity of soils.
Physically based solute transport simulation models are widely used in environmental risk assessment for pesticides. These models may also be applicable for PPCPs when their physical and chemical properties and soil dissipation characteristics are available. The model MACRO is one of the models used in environmental risk assessments for pesticides and may have potential as an environmental risk assessment tool for PPCPs.
Acquiring cheap genome sequence data can improve the quality of feedstocks used to create biofuels, according to a new study published in The Plant Genome.
Authors of a new book explain why grassland should be a permanent component of our ecosystem for ensuring the future of sustainable agriculture.
The Illinois Soil Nitrogen Test was recently studied at the University of Illinois to clarify the chemical nature of what the test measures and its relationship to microbial growth in soils, determining that the test does not estimate total soil nitrogen and is selective for certain forms of microbial nitrogen.
The desert lands of Abu Dhabi are subjected to various land degradation stresses, including wind erosion, salinization, waterlogging, landfilling, and overgrazing. Sustaining these lands has become an urgent matter, a recent article in Soil Survey Horizons suggests better conservation strategies and management options.
A recently released publication, Modification of Seed Composition to Promote Health and Nutrition, addresses ways that researchers are working towards securing the world's future food supply.
In regions with limited water resources, maximizing crop water productivity is important for producing high yields. A new computer model, AquaCrop, was developed as a way to predict crop water use efficiency, as traditional methods tend to overestimate or underestimate this measure under conditions of water stress.
A new article assesses the effectiveness of a new online course in the Plant Biology Department at Arizona State University, which was designed as a way for non-majors to fulfill their natural science requirement. The course, which students rated very highly, features written and animated materials to teach topics such as plant growth and their contribution to the biosphere.
A recent article published in the Journal of Environmental Quality examines the effectiveness of utilizing cover soil as a way to reduce methane emissions from landfills. The study suggests that the fraction of methane oxidized by the soil, a process which allows soil bacteria to consume the greenhouse gas, is greater than previous default value used by researchers.
Two scientific coalitions honor New York's 22nd District Representative Maurice Hinchey for his contributions to the nation's research policy. He has been a strong advocate for the integrity of American agriculture, focusing on protecting the family farm and the safety of the food supply, recognizing and supporting federally funded agricultural and biological research.
Four experts in soil carbon research, farming, and forestry will address the opportunity farmers and foresters have to manage soil carbon to reduce greenhouse gas and participate in voluntary markets. The briefing will be held April 15 in Washington, DC at 10:30 am in 1334 Longworth House Office Building and again at 3:00 pm in 328-A Senate Russell Office Building. Members of the media are invited to attend.
Researchers in the Midwestern United States have examined the effects of flooding on soil, and have learned more about ways in which short-term ponding conditions can affect soil aggregation and the chemistry of the soil-water system. These conditions can have a great impact on soil quality and agriculture in the region.
The rise in organic cropping has led agronomists at the University of Wisconsin to study whether or not it can be as profitable for farmers as monocropping systems, and they were able to conclude that governmental policy supporting mono-culture is outdated and should be shifted to promote organic farming practices.
A study conducted at the University of Notre Dame revealed that nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, is frequently produced in the sediments of small streams and that production rates were best explained by stream water nitrate concentrations. These concentrations are often the result of runoff from agricultural soils, where it is well established that a high presence of nitrates can stimulate nitrous oxide production.
The Catskill Mountains receive some of the highest nitrogen deposition rates in North America due to pollutants drifting, and a recent study in this region demonstrates how some forested watersheds are more capable than others in absorbing nitrogen. While nitrogen is an important nutrient for plant growth, excess levels are capable of acidifying soils and decreasing water quality.
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