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Framework sheds light on nitrogen loss of producing common food items

January 13, 2021 sarah Jonas Agriculture, Agronomy, Climate Change, Crop Science, Energy, Environment, Farming, Food Production, Livestock, Nitrogen, Pollution, Soil Science, Sustainability

Differences in nitrogen loss intensity between livestock and crops confirm the need for change.

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Cattle grazing and soybean yields

January 6, 2021 sarah Jonas Agriculture, Animal Science, Cattle, Collaboration, Compaction, Crop Science, Food Production, Grazing, Livestock, Research & Development, Soil Science, Soybeans, Sustainability, Yield

Each corn harvest leaves behind leaves, husks and cobs. Research shows cattle can take advantage of this food resource without damaging field productivity.

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Tepary beans – a versatile and sustainable native crop

December 16, 2020 sarah Jonas Agriculture, Climate Change, cover crop, Crop Science, Drought, Farming, Food Security, Microbiology, Nutrition, Plant Science, Soil Science

This drought and heat tolerant crop can provide nutrition, even when grown in harsh environments.

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Keeping California a powerhouse of almond production

December 2, 2020 sarah Jonas Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Environment, Farming, Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Soil Science, Specialty Crop, Sustainability

Research shows nitrogen efficiency and productivity not a tradeoff

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How can farmers grow crops in more coarse soils?

December 1, 2020 sarah Jonas Agriculture, Crop Science, Farming, Land Use, soil, Soil Science

Growing crops in stony soils can be challenging, but feasible

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Agronomic Science Foundation launches diversity initiative to advance underrepresented groups

November 9, 2020 sarah Jonas Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Diversity, Environmental Science, Equity, Inclusion, Leadership, Science, Soil Science

As society grapples with deep concerns over racial inequities and other social justice issues, members of the Agronomic Science Foundation (ASF) have embarked on a mission to foster change from within.

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$2M grant supports more sustainable path for organic farmers

November 6, 2020 sarah Jonas Agriculture, cover crops, organic agriculture, Organic Farming, Plant Science, Soil Science, Sustainable Agriculture

Organic crop farmers in the Northeast and Upper Midwest are facing an increasing number of challenges related to climate change and invasive pests, but a $2 million grant from the USDA will help them find sustainable solutions.

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