Shrub willow as a bioenergy crop
Renewable energy demand and consumption is at an all-time high in the United States......»»
New research suggests wheat crops may be threatened by unprecedented heat and drought
The world is getting hotter, causing shifts in seasonal patterns and increasing the amount of extreme weather such as severe droughts and heat waves, which can affect crop yields and food supplies. A recent study led by a researcher at the Friedman S.....»»
AI crop predictor aids Africa"s crisis planning
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool is using satellite remote sensing and machine learning to predict agricultural yields of key crops across Africa, to help mitigate the harms of climate change and other crises, its developers say......»»
Variable deficit irrigation in cotton can help improve yields, save water
Cotton producers struggling with available water after drought and dropping water tables can maximize crop yields from limited water with some planning and implementation of variable deficit irrigation, according to research by Texas A&M AgriLife Res.....»»
Greenlandic glacial rock flour can help fight climate change, show two new studies
The first experiments with glacial rock flour from Greenland show that it can capture significant amounts of CO2 and provide a wider array of nutrients than commercial organic fertilizers, resulting in improved crop growth. In the long term, the glac.....»»
How much nitrogen does corn get from fertilizer? Less than farmers think
Corn growers seeking to increase the amount of nitrogen taken up by their crop can adjust many aspects of fertilizer application, but recent studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign show those tweaks don't do much to improve uptake ef.....»»
Crime blotter: Guilty verdict in North Carolina iPhone fraud trial
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, a court employee is convicted of illegally wiping iPad, a MacBook theft leads to a chase, and a robber steals Apple Watch along with an ATM.The Apple Store at Willow Grove Mall in PennsylvaniaThe latest in an occasi.....»»
What constitutes a paradigm shift? An olive shrub"s mating system as a case study of Kuhn"s theory
Philosopher Thomas Kuhn's influential theory of how scientific knowledge is built introduced the term "paradigm shift" to explain a transformation of a field's ideas and methods. "A Paradigm Shift, or a Paradigm Adjustment? The Evolution of the Oleac.....»»
A botanical detective story: shedding light on the journey out of Africa for one of Australia"s worst weeds
The scrubby harbor-side hills of a South African city recently revealed details of an historical event that transformed Australian coastlines. That event led to the arrival in Australia of a native South African shrub, bitou bush. The invader went on.....»»
Willow and many other shows will be removed from Disney+, Hulu
A reckoning is underway for the economics of streaming services. Enlarge / Willow is the highest-profile show to be removed as part of these cuts. (credit: Disney) We saw it before with HBO Max and others, but Disney has.....»»
Researcher searching for "holy grail" of sustainable bioenergy
Searches for sustainable bioenergy and climate change solutions may be one in the same, according to a West Virginia University researcher......»»
In years after El Niño, global economy loses trillions
In the years it strikes, the band of warm ocean water spanning from South America to Asia known as El Niño triggers far-reaching changes in weather that result in devastating floods, crop-killing droughts, plummeting fish populations, and an uptick.....»»
One bucket or two? Researchers measure the effectiveness of aerial crop treatment methods
Invasive species management has become increasingly reliant on aerial treatments; however, a new research article, published in the journal Pest Management Science, highlights a critical knowledge gap in understanding the interplay of factors affecti.....»»
Winter atmospheric rivers boosted crop-infecting pathogens and diseases, say experts
The wave of atmospheric rivers that swept across the state this winter has created the right conditions for plant pathogens that haven't been seen for decades in California. University of California, Davis, plant pathologist Florent "Flo" Trouillas i.....»»
Willow could be the $50 hardware piece of the DIY voice assistant puzzle
Installation is a mess, but Home Asssistant-ready voice gear is sorely needed. Enlarge / Google's smart home ambitions are exactly the kind of thing Willow and Home Assistant are trying to help people avoid. (credit: Patrick T. F.....»»
Poor soils lose carbon regardless of crop residue and nitrogen inputs, shows study
Let's say you're a corn grower farming on low-fertility soil. How do you go about making that soil healthier and more fertile? Many farmers think if they add plenty of nitrogen fertilizer, that nutrient, along with carbon, will be stored in the soil.....»»
Understanding crop pest evolution may boost biocontrol
The Egyptian cotton leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis) is a pest species in France. It is found throughout the Mediterranean Basin as well as in Africa and the Middle East. Moth larvae are extremely polyphagous and cause damage to diverse crop species.....»»
Cover crop management: Study finds trade-off between carbon benefits, crop yield
A study led by researchers at the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center (ASC) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign quantifies the soil organic carbon (SOC) benefits from cover crops in maize-soybean rotations in Midwestern U.S. agroecosystems.....»»
Crime blotter: Apple Store theft suspect hurt in mall fall
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, updates from the Massachusetts Apple Store trial, another device stolen from a member of Parliament, and iPhone thefts in multiple states.The Apple Store in Willow Grove, PAThe latest in an occasional AppleInsider s.....»»
Soybean crops can take advantage of climate change to increase productivity
As the climate continues to warm, atmospheric drying—the reduction of the amount of water the air can hold—is becoming a major concern for crop producers around the world. Atmospheric drying is typically associated with crop productivity declines.....»»
Best Verizon phone deals in April 2023
Verizon has been one of the top wireless carriers in the US for decades. It’s still a clear leader, and the current crop of Verizon … The post Best Verizon phone deals in April 2023 appeared first on BGR. Verizon has been one o.....»»