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06/17/2018
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By Edsel Cook
How shifting to organic farming could help rural America rebound from economic disaster
The practice of organic farming is becoming increasingly popular. This industry may very well be the rope that pulls the rural regions of the U.S. out of an economic quagmire, an article in Civil Eats stated. Organic agriculture is currently worth $47 billion and shows no sign of petering out any time soon. Certified organic […]
06/12/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Coffee plants grow better without chemicals; healthy soil has microbes and fungi that nourish plants and act as biofertilizers
A recent Mexican study suggested that coffee plants and other crops can flourish even without chemical fertilizers. All they need is healthy soil with the right combination of native fungi that act as biofertilizers, increasing the amount of phosphorus in the soil and the plant’s rate of absorption. The researchers identified two particular groups of fungi that are […]
06/12/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The U.S. Forest Service is planning to remove dead ponderosa pine trees along Highway 20; officials suspect the trees died because of herbicides
In yet another example of the dangers of synthetic herbicides, hundreds of ponderosa pine trees that line U.S. Highway 20 have died due to a weed killer. An article in The Bend Bulletin states that the U.S. Forest Service might only be able to start chopping down the standing but dead trees in 2019. The […]
06/11/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Nanobiotechnology researchers seek natural agrochemicals to use for crop protection
Zealous overuse of synthetic agrochemicals to protect food crops from microbial pests has backfired on the agricultural industry. Not only has the environment ended up heavily contaminated, but the microbes are now gaining resistances to the chemicals. An article in Nanowerk.com states that nanobiotechnology experts are seeking out biological and natural alternatives. The common thyme […]
06/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers explain why it’s the root, not the stem, that determines the growth of crops
Most growers focus on the parts of the plant that are visible above ground, especially the stem and everything attached to it. But U.K.-based researchers beg to differ from this out-of-sight-out-of-mind mentality. In an article from Science Daily, they reported that the roots of a plant decide its growth and fertility as a crop. The […]
06/01/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Experts say that robotic weeders are the “future of weeding” especially for specialty crops
The latest job to be taken over by robots is also one of the oldest and hardest ever invented. Robotic weeders are starting to become a common sight at farms that cultivate specialty crops. Experts claim they are going to be the “future of weeding,” according to an American Society on Agronomy article. University of […]
05/25/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Organic fertilizer blend effective at lowering cadmium levels in soil
The presence of cadmium (Cd) in the fertile soil of California is bad news for growers and consumers alike. When large amounts of the heavy metal are absorbed by leafy vegetables, the crop becomes dangerous to humans. Researchers therefore came up with an organic fertilizer that can reduce Cd levels in soils and vegetables, according to an […]
05/17/2018
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By Edsel Cook
How to make your own DIY fertilizer
Commercial fertilizers can cost a pretty penny. So why don’t you do it yourself? According to an article on Modern Survival Online, making your own DIY fertilizer is pretty easy and much cheaper. Fertilizers are to soil what health supplements are to humans. They make up for missing or low levels of nutrients. Macronutrients are […]
05/15/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Study: Deep-sea trawling is extremely destructive for fish populations and has little economic benefit
Deep-sea trawling is not worth the fish hauled back to port. In an article from Mongabay, U.K. researchers said the technique did far too damage to the seafloor and populations of slow-breeding fish in exchange for meager amounts of consumable catch. In addition, the fishermen who practice this technique often under-report their actual catches. A lot of what they capture […]
04/16/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Agriculture robot watches crops grow, providing data, analyses in real-time
A new crop phenotyping robot can take over the tedious task of watching over growing crops. The autonomous agricultural robot can analyze plants and transmit its findings in real-time, according to an article in ScienceDaily. Developed by a University of Illinois (U. of I.) research team, TerraSentia is 13 inches wide and weighs only 24 pounds. It is light […]
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