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Specialized coating allows for a slow release to the plants’ roots

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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.

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A new study focuses on the development of cowpea varieties using root characteristics to increase its growth capacity

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Research for this ingredient in traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish

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A new study shows cover crops can improve ecosystem services in water-limited environments

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Water from showers, bathroom sinks, and showers can safely be reused in yards

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Upper Midwest grower network data studied by research group

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Retrieving struvite from wastewater reduces the amount of phosphorus entering the environment, replaces mined phosphorus

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Recovered phosphorus from wastewater can be reused on farmland

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Scientists share best practices for testing seed quality and breaking dormancy

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Research for this ingredient in traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish

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Preliminary research focuses on biochar application to two evergreen tree species

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Several factors influence the likelihood of these disasters

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New research looks at why the diversity of soil microbes matter

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Corn, soybeans play big roles in creating biofuel

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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.

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Each classification of water can be used differently, preserving this precious resource

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Study investigates ecosystem services of five perennial grains as alternatives

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Nutrient stealing, honeydew, and sooty mold among issues

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New research suggests riparian buffer strips could be installed in even more places, boosting their impact by pulling nutrients from farmland waterflow