John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Corn/Maize, Pesticides, Education U.S. MidWest, Beekeeping, Fruit, Research, Pollinators,
As-needed pesticide use brings wild bees, increases watermelon yield without reducing corn profits
Many farmers rent bee hives to pollinate crops, but they could tap into the free labor of wild bees by adopting an as-needed approach to pesticides, a new proof-of-concept study shows. A multiyear study of commercial-scale fields in the Midwest found this approach led to a 95% reduction in pesticid
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Rice, Crop Consultant, Education U.S. MidWest, Economics, Sustainability, Research,
Comparing photosynthetic differences between wild and domesticated rice
Millions of people in Asia are dependent on rice as a food source. Believed to have been domesticated as early as 6000 BCE, rice is an important source of calories globally. In a new study from the RIPE ...
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soybeans, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Economics, Weather,
Slow and Steady Wilting Makes for Better Beans… Soybeans That Is | Institute News
Tennessee Researchers Complete Study Evaluating Plant Water Usage
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Poultry, Research, World Hunger,
A Better Way to Raise Chickens for Low-intensity, Small Stakeholders | Institute News
Researchers Introduce New Production Model to Improve Rwandan Broiler Industry
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10/26/2021 SOURCE: www.kcur.org
A new-found link between increasing heat and drought means climate change-related impacts to Kansas crops could be double what was expected.
A changing climate will cost Kansas farmers millions in future harvests
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Education U.S. MidWest, Fruit, Food/Nutrition, Crop Diseases,
Tracking a bacterial culprit in the case of the warty pumpkin - WSU Insider
On a Halloween pumpkin, warts, and bumps have a certain spooky charm. But some unwanted bacteria open the door to infections that ruin this bright, seasonal fruit.
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10/19/2021 SOURCE: www.ksre.k-state.edu
A study co-authored by a K-State ag economist indicates that automated farm equipment scores high in contributing to quality of life.
Researchers team up to look at benefits of ag technologies on quality of life
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Sweet Corn, Urban Farming,
Local Corn Maze Raises Thousands of Dollars for St. Louis Nursing Students
Finding your way through a corn maze may be one of the most frustrating fall activities, but no matter how difficult or how many cuss...
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Corn/Maize, Education U.S. MidWest, Economics, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Research,
High-oil corn packs punch for pigs
URBANA, Ill. – A new high-oil corn product offers greater amino acid and energy digestibility in growing pigs, according to new research from the University of Illinois.
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