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09/28/2020
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By Ralph Flores
FOOD SUPPLY in jeopardy: US farmers getting hit hard by coronavirus, even with record levels of financial aid
As COVID-19 continues to ravage the U.S., farmers are taking the brunt of the pandemic – and many are starting to buckle under the pressure. According to recently released federal data, around 580 farmers filed for bankruptcy in the 12-month period ending on June 30, an eight percent increase from last year. During the first half of […]
08/07/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Washington’s harvest season brings new wave of coronavirus infections
Washington, the first state to be affected by the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), is grappling with a fresh wave of outbreaks – most of which from seasonal farm workers who work the state’s many fruit orchards. In particular, Okanogan County in eastern Washington is shaping up to be one of the hardest-hit areas in the world. […]
03/13/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Are Cavendish bananas in danger of going extinct?
There’s a reason why people “go bananas” and not any other fruit. It’s one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world — humans consume 100 billion bananas every year — and the most commonly referenced fruit in music. Because bananas are a fruit that so many people enjoy, it’s now in danger of […]
01/24/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Study: Natural alternatives can be used in place of harmful chemical herbicides
Scientists have created natural weedkillers using commonly grown plants. In their study, published in the Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, a team from the University of Samarra in Iraq explored the potential of three plants — oleander (Nerium oleander), olives (Olea europaea) and castor (Ricinus communis) — as natural alternatives to commercial weedicides. A natural way to deal with […]
07/26/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Soils are healthier when they are treated with organic fertilizer: Study
Scientists from the Punjab Agricultural University in India found that organic fertilizer can greatly improve soil health. In their study, which was published in the Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, they noted that the organic amendments, aside from being easily decomposable, can help microbes with carbon sequestration in highly saline soils and effectively minimize nutrient […]
07/11/2019
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By Ralph Flores
How different organic amendments influence microbial activity in soils
Researchers from Punjab Agricultural University in India looked at the effects of adding organic amendments in farmland soil, in particular, its impact on the soil’s microbial activity. Their findings were published in the journal Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. For the study, the team collected soil samples from long-term experimental field plots. The selected plots had […]
06/12/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Mung beans offer a natural alternative for increasing organic carbon in soils for crops
A recent study supported by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research found that mung beans (Vigna radiata) could be used to improve crop yield in certain crop rotation systems. This finding, which appeared in the Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, revealed that the legume, when used as a soil amendment, can boost soil organic carbon levels in cereal-cereal […]
05/22/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Mung beans enrich soil organic carbon in cereal-cereal cropping systems
A study funded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research revealed that mung beans (Vigna radiata) could be used to boost soil organic carbon levels in cereal-cereal cropping systems, ensuring their long-term sustainability. The study was published in the Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. The researchers posited that mung beans can be beneficial when used in soil amendments, […]
04/23/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Adding magnesium sulfate to rice found to increase its anthocyanin content
Rice (Oryza sativa) is a crop that’s prized the world over. It’s a staple for over half the world’s population, making it one of the most important cereal grains in the world. For something that’s present on a lot of dinner tables, however, it’s also known for being notoriously full of carbohydrates. A 100 g serving of cooked white […]
04/08/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Magnesium sulfate regulates anthocyanin accumulation in rice
Researchers from Thailand’s National Science and Technology Development Agency noted that treating rice (Oryza sativa L. subsp. indica) with magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) regulate its anthocyanin content. The team published their results in the Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. Studies have reported that pericarp-pigmented rice grains are good sources of antioxidants. The team looked at methods to […]
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