Shrub willow as a bioenergy crop
Renewable energy demand and consumption is at an all-time high in the United States......»»
The World’s Farms Are Hooked on Phosphorus. It’s a Problem
Half of the globe’s crop productivity comes from a key fertilizer ingredient that’s non-renewable—and literally washing away......»»
Team achieves first precision gene editing in miscanthus
For the first time, researchers have successfully demonstrated precision gene editing in miscanthus, a promising perennial crop for sustainable bioenergy production......»»
200-year-old barley could be the toast of modern whisky
Scotch whisky could be in for a revamp from a 200-year-old barley crop......»»
Willow wireless breast pump first to get convenient Apple Watch monitoring and control
Fully wireless breast pump Willow has gained the convenience and control of Apple Watch support today. The company says it’s the first in-bra wireless pump to deliver the handy feature that offers an even more seamless experience. more… The pos.....»»
Study shows variable-density planting can be a cost-effective tool for weed control
High-density crop planting is a proven approach for suppressing patches of weeds that escape other controls. Unfortunately, though, the cost of seed keeps many growers from considering this dense planting strategy......»»
Ancient farming strategy holds promise for climate resilience
Morgan Ruelle was living in the remote mountains of Ethiopia in 2011, researching his dissertation on food diversity, when he kept hearing about a crop that confused him......»»
Willow season one ending explained
The first season of Willow has come to an end, but how did the show's various storylines conclude? We explain the ending and what it means for season two......»»
About 50% of soil-available phosphorus comes from mineral fertilizers in agricultural systems worldwide
Plants need phosphorus to grow. Farmers' use of mineral phosphorus fertilizers has greatly increased soil phosphorus fertility and, consequently, crop yields. However, these fertilizers are made from rock phosphate, a non-renewable resource that is p.....»»
Using intercropping systems for sustainable global agricultural production
With the increasing food demands of a growing world population, it is essential to increase agricultural production while reducing its environmental footprint. Crop diversification techniques have often been proposed as agroecological solutions to ac.....»»
Intel announces new, mildly improved CPUs for this year’s crop of laptops
Some CPUs get more cores, but we're mostly talking about clock-speed bumps. Enlarge / Intel's new laptop CPU lineup is a lot like the old CPU lineup. (credit: Intel) Intel's 13th-generation desktop CPU refresh is interes.....»»
Pressure mounts on Biden administration for decision on giant Willow oil field project in Alaska
A major oil prospect on federal land in Alaska is hanging in the balance as pressure mounts on the Biden administration for a final decision to approve, or reject, the project......»»
Crop waste cattle feed solution "averts toxic fires"
Researchers in India have found a way to enhance the nutritional value of crop residue so that it can be fed to cattle, deterring farmers from setting it on fire, a practice that destroys soil nutrients and causes severe environmental pollution......»»
Coffee, child labor, and education: Examining a triple social–ecological trade-off in an Afromontane forest landscape
The work with forest preservation in southwestern Ethiopia, where smallholder coffee farmers play an important part, is essential for global sustainability. But there are also negative consequence to the synergy between smallholder cash crop producti.....»»
Your next pour-over may be Liberica or excelsa
Climate change has coffee growers searching for alternative crop strains. Enlarge (credit: Diana Gitig) Coffee is uniquely vulnerable to climate change. It grows in tropical regions, where temperatures and rainfall are b.....»»
Harmful fungal toxins in wheat are a growing threat, says study
Wheat—the most widely cultivated crop in the world—is under growing attack from harmful toxins. Across Europe, almost half of wheat crops are impacted by the fungal infection that gives rise to these toxins, according to a study led by fungal bio.....»»
Corn-colonizing fungus may help the crop repel disease, grow larger
A fungus that can colonize, or grow within, corn plants doesn't just leave the plant unharmed—it also can help the plant stave off harmful bugs and other fungi, according to a new study by Penn State researchers......»»
Following insect "footprints" to improve crop resilience and monitor pollinator biodiversity
Bees and other insects leave behind tiny "footprints" of environmental DNA on plants each time they visit, giving researchers a way of tracking where insects have been, and offering clues on how to help them flourish......»»
Boosted by government programs, cover cropping is increasing across the US Midwest
Cover crops, with their ability to reduce erosion and promote soil health, are being planted across more U.S. Midwestern land than ever. That's according to new University of Illinois research showing that cover crop adoption reached 7.2% in 2021, up.....»»
Increasing crop yields by breeding plants to cooperate
A simple breeding experiment, combined with genetic analysis, can rapidly uncover genes that promote cooperation and higher yields of plant populations, according to a new study published November 29 in the open access journal PLOS Biology, by Samuel.....»»
Autumn rainfall improves drought conditions in Texas, but winter to set back progress
As heat waves kept temperatures in the triple digits for weeks and a rain-free streak spanned more than two months in some places, more than 70% of Texas was experiencing severe drought conditions this summer—fueling wildfires, reducing crop yields.....»»