Differences in nitrogen loss intensity between livestock and crops confirm the need for change.
Programs could disappear as they see reduced budgets, staffing
Each corn harvest leaves behind leaves, husks and cobs. Research shows cattle can take advantage of this food resource without damaging field productivity.
This drought and heat tolerant crop can provide nutrition, even when grown in harsh environments.
Aboveground traits can predict what certain species look like below the ground
The unique partnership between root-dwelling microbes and the plants they inhabit can reduce drought stress.
Older crops like Madsen wheat have lasting legacy
Research shows nitrogen efficiency and productivity not a tradeoff
Growing crops in stony soils can be challenging, but feasible
Spark conversation with fun facts about Thanksgiving foods
Food allergies cost billions of dollars and cause enormous suffering for people. Researchers are trying to remove the source of food allergies altogether — troublesome proteins made by our favorite crops.
Farmers and their advisers can attend national or regional webinars
Plant breeding advances will help farmers growing oil palm, an important oilseed crop
As society grapples with deep concerns over racial inequities and other social justice issues, members of the Agronomic Science Foundation (ASF) have embarked on a mission to foster change from within.
As climate change influences our ecosystems, microbes may help crops and environmental management solutions succeed in stressful conditions
The 4 R’s Advances in Primary Research of Nutrient Stewardship
Research shows willow trees may pair well with grass crops in alley cropping systems
Artificial intelligence and simulation models use agricultural data for crop improvement
Contaminated soils – and foods – influenced by soil factors
High yields, conservation benefits seen from well-managed perennial groundcover
Long-term, regional data is crucial to determine the best farming practices for soil health, crop production and nutritional quality
While development of perennial Kernza wheat is successful, other crops may not be adaptable
Symposium titled “Climate Smart Organic Agriculture” will be part of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting
Prescribed burning allows team to study soil biochemistry in sagebrush ecosystems
Fall’s signature decoration is more than meets the eye
Genetic tests help search and manage USDA’s rice genetic repository
Coconuts are one of the most useful agronomic crops in the world
Researchers are working to help cacao farmers manage harmful cadmium levels in the soil.
Symposium will highlight the development of cutting-edge strategies to enable precision breeding of the next generation of high-yielding and stress-resilient crops.
Theme of the all-virtual meeting is Translating Visionary Science to Practice
Faculty from several universities will present out-of-the-box ideas to elevate learning in virtual settings
The American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America and Soil Science Society of America announce a new collaboration with Bayer and MANRRS.
Composting services provide many benefits in urban areas
Sand particles coated in oil could help farmers hold more moisture in the soil
Agronomists, crop scientists, and soil scientists from around the world to meet virtually
Study finds switching up autumn-winter crop improves soils, pocketbooks
“wild and weedy” kin often have desirable traits valuable for today’s breeders
Research helps farmers pick the best cover crops to keep their soil and nutrients in the field
Wetlands are characterized by saturation levels, hydric soils, and hydrophytic plants
Wild relatives of our domestic crops already cope with harsh conditions and resist disease. Can we use them to help our preferred crops adapt?
Usually, breeders pick the best wheat lines by hand, but unmanned aerial vehicles that record certain measures of plant health can help breeders select wheat lines more efficiently.
Research reveals how rice ratooning practices can help Japanese farmers increase rice yields
After two years of char application, researchers find increased soil Carbon, magnesium, and sodium concentrations.
Researchers analyze bean root architecture for better breeding
Farmers are using spore traps to win the battle against Asian soybean rust
Decreasing access to funding, technology, and knowledge in U.S. plant breeding programs could negatively impact our future food security.
Crop scientists identify gene codes affecting sorghum protein digestibility
Dung beetles provide many important functions to ecosystems
Researchers show that ‘Madsen,’ a commonly used wheat variety, is resistant to more pests and diseases than recently thought, making it a good source of genes for breeding better wheat.
Researchers use spectroscopy to quickly and cheaply analyze soils samples
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