[Link] Ecologically friendly agriculture doesn’t compromise crop yields
Research -- based on an analysis of 5,188 studies comparing diversified and simplified agricultural practices --indicates crop yield was maintained or…
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[Link] Creating a clearer picture of cover cropping in Western Canada
Some of the earliest adopters in Western Canada have been growing cover crops for a long time, but interest has ramped up over the last few years, and…
[Link] Improved environmental sustainability and bioenergy recovery through pig manure and food waste on-farm co-digestion in Ireland
Ireland is under a great pressure to fulfill its commitment to renewable energy generation and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions mitigation. Food waste (…
[Link] Cover crops boost bees’ survival rates, expert says
‘Evidence supports the use of cover crops or supplemental foraging as beneficial to bee health,’ UC apiculturist says.
[Link] Farmers encouraged during No-Till November
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is urging growers to find ways to reduce tillage.
[Link] The Effect of Organic and Conventional Farming Systems with Different Tillage on Soil Properties and Enzymatic Activity
The chemical properties and enzymatic activity of the surface soil horizon were compared between an organic farm (OF) (crop rotation with legume plant…
[Link] Corn Yields Are Up, But More Vulnerable to Drought Than Ever: Study
Corn yields have set records in five of the last seven years, which should mean promising days ahead for one of the country’s most important crops. …
[Link] Think about more than the calf market.
Cow-calf profits depend on your cost structure and productivity as well as your calf prices.
[Link] Experts drill into water use efficiency
Water-use efficiency is rain to grain, or even more basically, rain to dollars
[Link] ‘Hairy Roots’ To the Rescue? Deadly Plant Diseases Put on Notice
Learn how researchers unearthed new lab tech to fight fastidious pathogens like HLB, zebra chip, and more.