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Research findings point to benefits of ‘planting green’

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Thermal desorption is a quick way to treat contaminated soils. But how does it affect the recovery of soil biology?

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Certain rootstocks may improve plant performance by enhancing the amount of root biomass used to support shoot function

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Runoff during storms pollutes waterways and doesn’t recharge groundwater. Better materials could make delivering that water to the soil easier

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Tending to soil biology is reaping benefits for crops

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Genetic mapping of the yield traits provides useful data for breeders about this east Africa grain crop

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Substances that protect plants can interfere with human and animal nutrient absorption, a problem if your diet isn’t diverse

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A recent study measured how environmental factors and plant genetics come together to influence lentil yields and nutritional content

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Farming practices reducing nitrate load in Mississippi River Basin

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New research explains how huge expanses of American grasslands play a role in greenhouse gas emissions

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Hop give your beer rich flavor profiles

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Two fertilizers shown as viable sources to winter hardy rye

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Efficient management of soil moisture and the monitoring of soil moisture status are very important areas of study

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Reducing tillage with cover crops can benefit soil health with no effect on pumpkin yield

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There is no “Swiss Army Knife” of herbicides, you must match the tool (the chemistry) to the task (the weed) – “the right tool for the job”

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Wetlands built next to farms can dramatically reduce excess nutrients reaching vital waterways per research

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Plants, like people, rely on essential nutrients to stay healthy

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Readings from two devices show potential to help farmers find middle ground

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Researchers use carbon dioxide in a hydroponic system to quickly and accurately determine how soy varieties fare in oxygen-deprived environments

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Three process – or a combination – help nutrients get from soil into your veggies