Climate Change: A “Win-Win” Between Farmers and an Apex Predator
A recent study shows that bald eagles in northwestern Washington state have adapted to climate change-induced changes in their traditional diet of salmon carcasses by…
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Planting the Seeds of Discovery: Scientists Identify 100 Important Questions Facing Plant Science
An international panel of scientists has identified 100 of the most important questions facing plant science. What are the key research priorities that will help…
What Makes Brown Rice Healthy? Scientists Unveil the Secrets to Its Nutritional Wealth
The researchers have discovered that the ester compound cycloartenyl ferulate is the primary contributor to the health benefits of brown rice. In Asia, rice is…
Cambridge Research Shows Potential for 80% Reduction in Carbon Emissions From Fertilizers by 2050
Researchers have calculated the carbon footprint for the full life cycle of fertilizers, which are responsible for approximately five percent of total greenhouse gas emissions…
Feeding Billions: Researchers Clone Hybrid Rice Strains With 95% Efficiency
An international group of researchers has achieved a 95% success rate in reproducing a commercial hybrid rice variety as a clone through seeds. This breakthrough…
Saving Bees & Crops: New Insecticides With Reduced Bee Toxicity Remain Effective Against Target Pests
Researchers at South China Agricultural University have developed new insecticidal compounds that show significantly reduced bee toxicity without reducing effectiveness against target pests – in…
Agriculture Threatens Permanent Loss of Plant Diversity
Even many years after being abandoned, plant diversity of former agricultural sites is still incomplete compared to undisturbed sites. Agriculture is considered a major disturbance…
100 Million People at Risk – The Hidden Cost of Soaring Fertilizer Prices
A study suggests that rising fertilizer prices could threaten an additional 100 million people with undernourishment. The conflict in Ukraine has resulted in the blockading…
Scientists Use Exotic DNA To Help Create “Climate-Proof” Crops
The incorporation of exotic DNA from wild relatives into wheat results in a remarkable yield increase of up to 50%, even in hot weather, surpassing…
A Growing Threat: Harmful Fungal Toxins Spreading in Wheat
A new study led by the University of Bath in the UK has found that harmful fungal toxins are increasing in Europe’s wheat crops, with…
Unleashing the Power of Seaweed Farming for Food, Feed, and Fuel
A University of Queensland-led study has shown that expanding global seaweed farming could go a long way to addressing the planet’s food security, biodiversity loss,…
10,000 Years Ago – Ancient Stone Tools Provide the Earliest Evidence of Rice Harvesting
The presence of striations and residue reveal the techniques used in harvesting. A study led by Dartmouth has uncovered the earliest evidence of rice harvesting,…
Beyond Agriculture: Our Forests Under Fierce Threat From Multiple Industries
Intact forests are important climate regulators and harbors of biodiversity, but they are rapidly disappearing. Agriculture is commonly considered to be the major culprit behind…
Scientists Transform Plastic Waste Into a Valuable Soil Additive
University of California, Riverside, method creates useful char from plastic and corn waste. University of California, Riverside, scientists have moved a step closer to finding…
Aztec Science: Precise Solar Observations Fed Millions in Ancient Mexico
Aztec farming calendar accurately tracked seasons and leap years. Without clocks or modern tools, ancient Mexicans watched the sun to maintain a farming calendar that…
Pitch-Perfect: Secrets of World Cup’s Turfgrass May Help Crops Yield More From Less
Experiments show grass’s resilience-building tricks work for corn, too. Grass is famously resilient. But Paspalum vaginatum, a species better known as seashore paspalum, can tolerate…
A Looming Problem – Longhorned Tick Discovered in Northern Missouri
The new finding indicates a looming problem for cattle health in the Midwest. Worldwide, the Longhorned tick costs livestock farmers millions of dollars in lost agricultural income,…
Satellite Reveals Larger Wheat Harvest in Ukraine Than Expected – And Barren Boundary of War
A satellite-based analysis indicates that nearly 27 million tons of wheat were harvested from Ukraine’s farms this year, but the country won’t reap all of…
