What are controlled-release fertilizers?
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)Specialized coating allows for a slow release to the plants’ roots
Specialized coating allows for a slow release to the plants’ roots
Arsenic is a major drinking water contaminant, often linked to the bedrock where wells are drilled in the Northeastern part of the United States. However, new research suggests that pesticides used 100 years ago may also be to blame.
A new study focuses on the development of cowpea varieties using root characteristics to increase its growth capacity
Research for this ingredient in traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish
A new study shows cover crops can improve ecosystem services in water-limited environments
Water from showers, bathroom sinks, and showers can safely be reused in yards
Upper Midwest grower network data studied by research group
Retrieving struvite from wastewater reduces the amount of phosphorus entering the environment, replaces mined phosphorus
Recovered phosphorus from wastewater can be reused on farmland
Scientists share best practices for testing seed quality and breaking dormancy
Research for this ingredient in traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish
Preliminary research focuses on biochar application to two evergreen tree species
Several factors influence the likelihood of these disasters
New research looks at why the diversity of soil microbes matter
Corn, soybeans play big roles in creating biofuel
Crops aren’t the only ones fighting to adapt to climate change. Weeds are too, and new research can help us identify their strengths and plan for them.
Each classification of water can be used differently, preserving this precious resource
Study investigates ecosystem services of five perennial grains as alternatives
Nutrient stealing, honeydew, and sooty mold among issues
New research suggests riparian buffer strips could be installed in even more places, boosting their impact by pulling nutrients from farmland waterflow