07/07/2022 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org
Should we be worried about losing our indigenous crops because of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)? The answer is an outright no.
Viewpoint: GMO technology is ‘no threat’ to indigenous Ethiopian crops. Here’s why
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Research, Pollinators,
Video: Honeybee apocalypse? Yet another scientist challenges claims that bees used mostly in agriculture are under threat. Wild bees? That’s another story
German physicist Sabine Hossenfelder challenges what she calls the ‘myth’ that honeybees are facing catastrophic health challenges.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, GMO's, Research, Genes /Genetics,
Kannar’s All-New, All-Natural Seed Safener Helps Seed Reach Its Full Potential - Seed World
Researchers proved long ago that adding pesticides and other chemical treatments to seed can overload the seed, causing germ delays or even some phytotoxic side effects. Because the benefits of seed treatments still outweigh those negative effects, growers have accepted the seemingly necessary consequences. That won’t have to be the case much longer. Kannar Earth […]
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research, Weather,
Pollen and Heat: A Looming Challenge for Global Agriculture
Farmers and scientists are increasingly observing that unusually high springtime temperatures can kill pollen and interfere with the fertilization of crops. Researchers are now searching for ways to help pollen beat the heat, including developing more heat-tolerant varieties.
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06/16/2022 SOURCE: journalstar.com
The research team investigating the human health and environmental impacts of the AltEn ethanol plant near Mead will share an update of their ongoing study on Thursday.
Research team to provide update on AltEn study
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06/16/2022 SOURCE: www.agupdate.com
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Weeds, Research, Fertilizer,
No-Tiller Beware: How to Find Palmer Amaranth Lurking in Manure
The transmission of palmer amaranth via manure (frequently ingested via contaminated feed) has been previously reported, researchers wrote. However, past research has used a variety of methods to identify amaranth seeds discovered in manure.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research, Agronomy,
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Pest Control, Potatoes, Research,
Potato farmers conquer a devastating worm—with paper made from bananas
Low-tech approach can quintuple yield and slash need for soil pesticide
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Wheat, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research,
Cracking wheat’s yield genetic code: Breakthrough grain discovery could provide gains for farmers and consumers
Researcher Jorge Dubcovsky and his team have identified one of the genes in wheat that increases yield — the holy grail for farmers. “The reality in
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