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09/08/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Comparing organic vs. conventional farming on plant yield and nutritional content
Researchers have found that the treatment of soil for organic farming increases its biochemical quality and makes it more sustainable in the long run. In this study, published in the Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, organic and conventional means of farming were compared based on onion yield, biochemical quality, soil organic carbon (SOC), and microbial […]
09/07/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Moving away from chemicals: Consumer demand for cleaner food has researchers exploring plant-based extracts to protect against insects
The concept of achieving food independence is a lofty goal, but one which will not likely happen in the near future. It is evident that we still need to rely on big food manufacturers for our daily meals, even as we pray that what we put into our mouth is not laced with the various […]
09/06/2018
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By David Williams
Growing vegetables sustainably is possible on a large scale without conventional fertilizer, with proper soil management
In this day and age, it is almost a given that you would need to use conventional types of fertilizers to achieve any success in growing food crops. After all, they are seen as necessary for promoting the growth of crops and minimizing the harm that can be caused by external factors such as pests […]
08/23/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Natural pest management: Peach farmers are reducing crop loss to stink bugs by planting grains to lure them away
Scientists from Auburn University in the U.S. found a way to manage pest naturally. They discovered that planting different grain crops attract pests away from the fruit, resulting to lesser crop loss. For the study, the research team analyzed six winter host crops and six summer host crops as possible trap crops or attractant crops for […]
08/21/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Minnesotan farmers use 10-15% more fertilizer than they actually need for healthy crops
Minnesota’s farmers are using more fertilizer than needed, say the state’s agricultural officials. The state government’s response to regulate the use of nitrogen fertilizer – a bid to ensure clean drinking water at, according to detractors, the risk of impairing one of Minnesota’s biggest industries – is seemingly a question of which gets the higher […]
08/17/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Cooperative weed management: Managing herbicide-resistant weeds
While farmers aren’t giving up the fight against weeds, it looks like they’re slowly running out of options. Waterhemp, a weed that affects corn and soybean crops, has “developed resistance to multiple herbicide modes of action,” usually in the same plant. Farmers who have been using the latest recommendations for tank mixtures are still losing against the […]
08/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Cover crops help farmers maintain soil health and biodiversity by protecting carbon content
Cover crops have long been recognized for its benefits – they can reduce erosion, reduce nitrogen leaching, and improve overall soil health. However, they can also be used to attenuate the effects of crop residue removal in the soil, according to researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The study, which was published in Agronomy Journal, comprehensively reviewed […]
08/07/2018
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By Zoey Sky
New detection method helps coffee farmers fight back against microscopic parasites damaging their crops
Coffee plants, which are used to create one of the most sought-after drinks around the globe, are being attacked by parasites. However, scientists are looking into a detection method that can help farmers protect their crops. While the microscopic worms exist in various soil samples from coffee farms, they’re immediately spotted because of a simple […]
08/04/2018
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By Rita Winters
Starting your own farm? 7 Questions to ask yourself first
When starting a small farm, there are considerations you have to make. A small farm is a small business, and as harmless as it may sound, there are painful downsides when it is not managed properly. Nevertheless, a small farm is a good way to fulfill your nutritional and financial needs. Small farms can be […]
07/29/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Radishes grow better when fertilized with African locust bean and Mexican sunflower, thought of as common weeds
The Tithonia diversifolia and Parkia biglobosa plants can influence the growth, yield, and vitamin C content of radish (Raphanus sativus L.), when used as green manure, according to researchers from the Landmark University in Nigeria, together with the Nigerian Energy Commission and the National Horticultural Research Institute. The study, published in the journal Agroforestry Systems, compared the […]
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