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Plant life and soil conditions impact tidal marsh carbon storage

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Soil microbes decompose organic matter into simple carbon compounds – what soil conditions do these microbes prefer and where do they work most efficiently?

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Combination of vermicompost and nitrogen treatment increased the cumin plant height and the number of branches in Ethiopian study

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Researchers find correlation between medications in sewage treatment plants and hospital data

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Electrical conductivity sensors were able to predict soil texture – especially at different depths – and correlated with corn yield data

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Farmers who use best practices to reduce carbon can be rewarded with soil carbon credits and earn additional income through carbon markets

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American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America proudly present a free, online source for unbiased, science-based information. The new platform is live, and it’s called Decode 6

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Soils with high concentrations of microplastics could experience limited water flow

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Cool-season grasses are often used as forage for beef cattle in the eastern United States, but these grasses don’t do well during the summer. Can warm-season grasses be an alternative?

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The soil used for crops provides more than a space to grow.

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Symposium will feature presentations about modeling and coordinating soil moisture information in the United States

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After Canadian cities upgraded their wastewater treatment plans, the amount of damaging nutrients released into rivers plummeted. The result: a major improvement in river health.

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Symposium will feature presentations about studies in the south, west, north and Pacific Northwest regarding land management and farming

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Type of litterfall, and the way water moves in and around tree islands are two attributes that helps them store carbon better than their marshy neighbors

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Symposium will present information that will inform decision makers to support safe urban food production, treatment of urban pollutants, protection of water resources, improvement of environmental health, and human well-being

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Field experiments finds that tillers improve corn’s resilience to environmental conditions in Argentina without negatively impacting yield

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Symposium will feature industry economists and market specialists, crop commodity representatives, and university soil fertility and nutrient-management specialists

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Pennycress serves as viable alternative to traditional cover crops

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Symposium features the latest techniques and science on water optimization priorities and methods in various areas of the United States

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New germplasm lines fight off fungus and have good fiber quality

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Symposium to cover biological and physical ways to increase carbon in soil

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Blue carbon provides many ecosystem services and is an important tool in reducing the effects of climate change

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Media are invited to free virtual sessions on a broad range of crop and soil science topics

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Landslides threaten many lives. A new study suggests we could predict landslides better with electrical measurements of soil.

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Symposium will highlight speakers from US and abroad

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Christopher Craft will cover wetland restoration during ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting

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Crop breeders release a new variety of a disease-resistant peanut

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Biosolids improve plant nutrient uptake and land quality in semi-arid agricultural areas and rangelands

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Local media are invited for November 10th tour highlighting cover crops on Maryland’s beautiful Chesapeake Bay Eastern Shore region

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New York Times best-selling author Dr. Jessica B. Harris will connect crops that originated on the African continent to culinary and cultural links in the American Hemisphere

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Greenhouse experiment finds that decreased soil moisture can hinder nematode speed and migration toward roots

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Research examines land ownership in rural regions of the United States, farmland rental arrangements in Canada, and drinking water sharing arrangements on First Nations located in Canada

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Dr. Jo Handelsman chosen as plenary speaker by Soil Science Society of America

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Leaf samples help identify plant health and nutritional needs.

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Research identifies contributors to harmful bacteria in Hawaiian waters

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Reconnecting rainfall to soil using rain gardens, permeable pavement and more can reduce the load on stormwater systems, keeping water bodies healthier

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The first full genome in the tomatillo tribe adds to the rich story of the tomato family.

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Urban gardeners can reduce lead contamination in foods like lettuce by following some gardening best practices

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Exploring an agricultural tool that works below the surface

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Two-year study found no positive, or negative, impacts of integrated crop-livestock systems

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Naturally occurring soil fungus can help protect crops from disease

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Cover crops are an effective tool to keep nutrients on farmland during the winter season. Research reveals that planting the cover crops before harvesting cash crops could maximize their beneficial effects

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Plant life in drier regions rely on an unsuspecting water source

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Students sponsored by Soil Science Society of America participate in skills test to build field experience; learn about soils of Scotland

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Bean processing method impacts flavor more than production factors, according to Ethiopian research team

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Taking a systems approach can steadily improve soil health even with underground crops

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Hand-hand spectrometer found to accurately predict root dry matter content

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Research looks at ways to increase adoption of public food forests in communities

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New research sheds light on how to sustainably grow and collect honeybush

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Naturally-occurring soil fungus can help protect crops from disease