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UrduNew Brunswick, N.J. (Sept. 10, 2020) – A Rutgers-led project will buy 76,000 oysters from New Jersey oyster farmers who are struggling to sell the shellfish following the shutdown of restaurants and indoor dining as a result of the COVID-19…
Tag: Farming
New method to combat damage, help revive NY berry industry
Greg Loeb has been experimenting with a thin mesh covering, called exclusion netting, around berry crops as a means to prevent spotted wing drosophila (SWD) infestation. The efficacy of the netting is documented in a paper, “Factors Affecting the Implementation of Exclusion Netting to Control Drosophila Suzukii on Primocane Raspberry,” published in the journal Crop Protection.
How is disease affecting soybean yields?
Farmers are using spore traps to win the battle against Asian soybean rust
Scientists identify top ways for NY farms to cut climate emissions
New York agriculture has the capacity to mitigate its own greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, two Cornell University researchers say in a state-funded report commissioned by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Cornell Dean tours dairy farm with Rep. Brindisi, touts ag research
U.S. Rep. Anthony Brindisi met Aug. 10 with farmers and agricultural thought leaders – including Kathryn Boor, the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University – for a farm tour and roundtable discussion about the importance of agricultural research.
Decline of Bees, Other Pollinators Threatens U.S. Crop Yields
Crop yields for apples, cherries and blueberries across the United States are being reduced by a lack of pollinators, according to Rutgers-led research, the most comprehensive study of its kind to date. Most of the world’s crops depend on honeybees and wild bees for pollination, so declines in both managed and wild bee populations raise concerns about food security, notes the study in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences.
NYS sanitizer, Cornell’s U-pick guide boost farm success
Even in the coronavirus era, New York’s pick-your-own farms are flourishing – thanks to a new Cornell University guide and New York state sanitizer.
Cornell project to investigate digital ag’s impacts on rural America
As technology begins to transform farming, a team of Cornell University researchers is exploring how digital agriculture could affect small and midsized farms, as well as its likely effect on the environment, to inform the design of these developing technologies.
Keeping pinto beans away from the dark side
New slow-darkening pinto bean varieties show benefits for farmers and consumers
Breeding new rice varieties will help farmers in Asia
New research shows enormous potential for developing improved short-duration rice varieties
Sustainable Agronomy Conference goes virtual
Third annual conference transitions to virtual format for the first time
How to Tackle Climate Change, Food Security and Land Degradation
How can some of world’s biggest problems – climate change, food security and land degradation – be tackled simultaneously? Some lesser-known options, such as integrated water management and increasing the organic content of soil, have fewer trade-offs than many well-known options, such as planting trees, according to a Rutgers-led study in the journal Global Change Biology.
How do farmers and agronomists determine which pests need to be managed?
Using integrated pest management to decide if pesticide is warranted
GPS isn’t just for road trips anymore
Precision agriculture technologies can improve efficiency on smaller farms
Food-grade wheatgrass variety released for public use
Farmers can now grow this superfood with environmental and health benefits
Juicy Genomics
When Pulitzer Prize and Grammy award winner Kendrick Lamar rapped “I got millions, I got riches buildin’ in my DNA,” he almost certainly wasn’t talking about the humble tomato. But a new study unveiling more than 230,000 DNA differences across 100 tomato varieties which will allow breeders and scientists to engineer larger, juicier, more profitable plants, proves that tomatoes indeed have riches buildin’ in their DNA, too.
Crop residue decisions affect soil life
New findings share how prescribed fire and no-till management impact soil microbes
Rutgers Expert Can Discuss Earthwise Lawn and Landscape Care, Farming
New Brunswick, N.J. (June 15, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor William T. Hlubik is available for interviews on environmentally friendly lawn and landscape care, sustainable gardening and agriculture, home and commercial vegetable and small fruit production, and how to…
Reusing chicken litter shows benefits
Beneficial bacteria in reused poultry litter can reduce Salmonella levels
Rutgers’ William Roberts, inventor of air-inflated greenhouses, dies
New Brunswick, N.J. (June 9, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick faculty are available to discuss the late William Roberts, who had a 41-year career at Rutgers and invented the air-inflated greenhouse covering system that revolutionized agriculture worldwide. Roberts, a Distinguished…
Rutgers Expert Can Discuss Ethnic or Exotic Crops in N.J., Mid-Atlantic
New Brunswick, N.J. (June 9, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick ethnic crop research specialist Albert Ayeni is available for interviews on growing non-native crops in New Jersey and the mid-Atlantic, including exotic peppers, okra, roselle (sorrel), tropical spinach (amaranths) and…
What are smallholder farms?
Smallholder farms supply majority of world’s food supply but still face poverty.
Protecting American wheat fields
Scientists protect American wheat from aphids – using resistant varieties from Iran
Oyster Farming and Shorebirds Likely Can Coexist
Oyster farming as currently practiced along the Delaware Bayshore does not significantly impact four shorebirds, including the federally threatened red knot, which migrates thousands of miles from Chile annually, according to a Rutgers-led study. The findings, published in the journal Ecosphere, likely apply to other areas around the country including the West Coast and Gulf Coast, where oyster aquaculture is expanding, according to Rutgers experts who say the study can play a key role in identifying and resolving potential conflict between the oyster aquaculture industry and red knot conservation groups.
Soybean seeding rates and risk
Broad study helps define optimal soybean seeding rates in North America
How are soil microbes affected by fertilizer in soils?
Nutrients are responsible for more than just plant growth.
Program delivers masks, COVID-19 info for New York farmworkers
To help protect farmworkers and slow the spread of COVID-19 in rural New York, the Cornell Farmworker Program is mobilizing local support to make and distribute face masks across the state.
Rutgers Experts Can Discuss Food Shortages Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
New Brunswick, N.J. (April 21, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick experts William J. Bamka and Michelle Infante-Casella are available for interviews on food shortages and disruptions in the food supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both work in the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment…
While significant, CFAP aid doesn’t resolve dairy demand destruction
On Friday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) which includes $16 billion in direct payments to farmers and ranchers. In addition, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will use $3 billion to purchase…
How are coastal farmers responding to salty soils?
Saltwater intrusion means farmers must adapt their management practices.
Oysters and Clams Can be Farmed Together
Eastern oysters and three species of clams can be farmed together and flourish, potentially boosting profits of shellfish growers, according to a Rutgers University–New Brunswick study. Though diverse groups of species often outperform single-species groups, most bivalve farms in the United States and around the world grow their crops as monocultures, notes the study in the journal Marine Ecology Progress Series.
How drones can help farmers
With a little training, farmers and scientists can use drones to grow food more efficiently
Why do farmers care about conservation?
Long-term farm success depends on sustainable practices.
Getting climate smart in Armenia
A Cornell University Global Climate Change Science and Policy course is helping students and researchers lead efforts in Armenia to mobilize action related to agriculture.
How does flooding affect farms?
Patience is a virtue for on-farm flood recovery
CCE educators help farmers meet new produce safety codes
Trained Cornell Cooperative Extension agents teamed with New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets personnel across the state to offer free and confidential on-farm readiness reviews to insure that farmers can meet new produce safety standards.
Rutgers Creates ‘Scarlet Sunrise’ Bicolor Grape Tomato
New Brunswick, N.J. (March 3, 2020) – A Rutgers University–New Brunswick tomato breeding team known for developing the ‘Rutgers 250’ tomato has created ‘Scarlet Sunrise,’ a unique and flavorful bicolor grape tomato. The team at Rutgers’ New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station…
How do my food choices affect the environment?
Every action counts – no food is impact-free.
Climate-Driven Farming “Frontiers” Pose Major Environmental Risks
Global warming will making farming possible in regions important for biodiversity and carbon storage
Do soils need a low-salt diet?
New findings suggest soils exposed to salt release more greenhouse gas
Are there edible cotton seeds?
Genetic engineering makes cotton seeds safe for human consumption
Could Drones Save Cows? Why University of Kentucky Research Team Thinks So
It’s a staggering statistic — every year nearly 3 million cows in the U.S. die from health problems. And it’s costing the cattle industry more than $1 billion. Could eyes in the sky be the answer? Jesse Hoagg, the Donald and Gertrude Lester Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kentucky, thinks so.
What do nutrients do for plants?
What do nutrients do for plants?
Study: Pig virus is easily transmitted among chickens and turkeys
The first animal study of a pig virus’s potential to jump to another species shows that the virus, once introduced to a select group of birds, is easily transmitted to healthy chickens and turkeys.
Are sinking soils in the Everglades related to climate change?
Soils releasing carbon as gas lead to challenges on valuable farmland
What is the California state soil?
The San Joaquin soil contributes billions of dollars toward the state’s economy.
How to Make it Easier to Turn Plant Waste into Biofuels
Researchers have developed a new process that could make it much cheaper to produce biofuels such as ethanol from plant waste and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Their approach, featuring an ammonia-salt based solvent that rapidly turns plant fibers into sugars needed to make ethanol, works well at close to room temperature, unlike conventional processes, according to a Rutgers-led study in the journal Green Chemistry.
LED Lighting in Greenhouses Helps But Standards are Needed
While LED lighting can enhance plant growth in greenhouses, standards are needed to determine the optimal intensity and colors of light, according to Rutgers research that could help improve the energy efficiency of horticultural lighting products.
Star fruit could be the new “star” of Florida agriculture
Cover crops may increase sustainability of carambola groves
Rural decline not driven by water recovery
New research from the University of Adelaide has shown that climate and economic factors are the main drivers of farmers leaving their properties in the Murray-Darling Basin, not reduced water for irrigation as commonly claimed.