John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Wheat, Precision AG , Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, GMO's, Fertilizer, World Hunger, Weather,
Nitrogen-efficient wheats can provide more food with fewer greenhouse gas emissions, new study shows
Scientists used a wild grass trait that inhibits soil microbes from producing environmentally-harmful nitrogen compounds. Widespread use of the new technology could lower global use of fertilizers for wheat crops.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture Global, Water, Economics, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Beef Cattle, Ag Europe, World Hunger, Weather,
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Irrigation, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Water, Economics, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes, Weather,
Coastal Grape Growers Can Use Less Water During Drought
California grape growers in coastal areas can use less water during drought and cut irrigation levels without affecting crop yields or quality, according to UC Davis researchers.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Water, Sustainability, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind), Weather,
Australian project set out to use wastewater in green hydrogen production
The project aims to address the challenge of water scarcity in the process of hydrogen production.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Water, Economics, Sustainability, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind), Weather,
World’s largest floating offshore wind farm is now installed in Scotland
It can generate enough electricity to power approximately 55,000 Scottish households.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag Africa, Weather,
Improving soil carbon measurements to empower African smallholders
The amount of carbon in farm soils is important to farmers. Soils with high carbon contents tend to provide better yields. They also tend to be more resilient to weather-related crop failure. But
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Weather,
Why autumn weather won't be the same this year
At the halfway point of August, fall is quickly approaching as schools are back in session. But warm temperatures and prolonged drought could hinder the traditional fall feeling of cool, crisp mornings with beautiful foliage on the trees.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag Asia / Pacific, Regenerative Agriculture, Weather,
How microbial communities adapt to soil acidification
Temperate grasslands in northern China have experienced soil acidification in the last 30 years due to increasing acid deposition and unsustainable management. Long-term soil acidification may lead to ...
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Research, Weather,
Study proposes new ways to estimate climate change impacts on agriculture
Most scientists agree climate change has a profound impact on U.S. agricultural production. But estimates vary widely, making it hard to develop mitigation strategies. Two agricultural economists at the ...
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