…occurs in the Earth’s stratosphere, or upper atmosphere. With China’s rapid growth and development in recent decades, more vehicles, power plants and refineries have been emitting nitrogen oxides — the…
General Mills to Commercialize Organic Perennial Wheat
…soil. Early research shows Kernza’s long roots may help preserve soil, enhance soil health, and reduce nitrogen movement into ground and surface waters. “Research has demonstrated that the ecological benefits…
Almond Board: Commitment to Research
…Yield Prediction for Seasonal Nitrogen Fertilization Strategies in California’s Almond Orchards · USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Greg Browne: Development of Versatile Phytophthora-Resistant Almond and Walnut Rootstocks Using Host-Induced Gene Silencing…
Almond Board: Irrigation Workshops
In today’s Almond Update, Jenny Nicolau, manager, industry relations for the Almond Board, tells us about upcoming irrigation workshops the Almond Board is having on efficient irrigation and nitrogen use….
Almond Board: CASP Workshops on Bee Health
…Irrigation Calculator and Nitrogen Calculator, will be given by representatives of SureHarvest, which manages CASP for Almond Board of California (ABC), along with ABC staff. Workshops run from 9 a.m….
Helping Arizona Wheat Growers Maximize Resources
…about 175 pounds of nitrogen per acre. The optimal irrigation level was about 20 inches of water throughout the growing season. Going beyond that caused some water to flow too…
Dedicated Energy Crops and Competition for Agricultural Land
…high energy crop plantings—17 percent in Appalachia, 12 percent in the Southeast, and 9 percent in the Northern Plains. The amount of nitrogen lost to water declines compared with the…
Court Dismisses Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Standards Case
…nitrogen and phosphorous that could be in waters in the basin. Meat industry publication Meatingplace says the lawsuit piggybacked on a petition the environmental groups sent the EPA in 2008…
Greater Flexibility on Using Phosphorus from Manure
…greater flexibility in where, when, and how they use the nutrient to fertilize crops. Manure can be spread onto crop fields as a source of phosphorus, nitrogen, and other nutrients…
EPA to Reduce Diesel Emission
…to reduce emissions of oxides of nitrogen by 1,315 tons, fine particulate matter by 167 tons, hydrocarbons by 71 tons, carbon monoxide by 541 tons, and carbon dioxide by 32,830…
EPA: Nutrient Pollution Widespread in Lakes
…too much nitrogen and phosphorus. Excess nutrients can cause algae blooms, lower oxygen levels, degraded habitat for fish and other life, and lower water quality for recreation. The National Lakes…
Optimizing Oats for Use as Dairy Forage
…also “scavenge” excess nitrogen from the soil, and the plant residues enrich the soil. Dairy producers, however, need guidance on when to allow their cattle to start grazing the fall…
Growing Quality Tomatoes with Half the Nitrogen and a Third Less Water
How do you cut your water use by a third, cut your nitrogen use in half, maintain your tomato yield and improve your fruit quality? “With patience, perseverance and by…
Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future
…cholesterol and weight-gain A portable method for identifying harmful bacteria in food that prevents foodborne illness and safeguards public health A new soil nitrogen test that rapidly and inexpensively determines…