Agriculture

There is growing interest in high-biomass sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) as a bioenergy feedstock, but more information is needed to determine the most suitable varieties for the U.S. Midwest. This study by researchers at […]

A recently published research article indicates that fall-applied residual herbicides are among the best available options to use for glyphosate-resistant (GR) Italian ryegrass control.This article was originally published here

Recently published research in the journal Weed Science shows that waterhemp resistance to protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor (PPO) herbicides can develop from soil-applied preemergence applications, and not just from postemergence herbicide use. PPOs are an important […]

Cannabis is booming as an ingredient in everything from supplementary oils, inflammation-reducing skin creams, lip balms to health drinks and gummy sweets that promise to reduce anxiety and pain and promote relaxation.This article was originally […]

Bedding choice is a crucial factor in both cow comfort and udder health, and dairy farms in the Midwest are increasingly turning to recycled manure solids (RMS) as a cost-effective and readily available option. But […]

Farm size plays a crucial role in shaping food production systems and environmental outcomes. However, its long-term global trends have remained poorly understood.This article was originally published here

Behind a steak served in China, there is often a soybean cultivation in Brazil. A new study, published in Nature Food, presents a snapshot of an increasingly interconnected and fragile food system.This article was originally […]

A new study conducted in collaboration with the Leibniz Center for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) shows when farmers combine alfalfa with ribwort plantain, the forage yield can be doubled compared to conventional mixtures. At the […]

Farmers handle a wide range of responsibilities to keep operations running—and a routine but often overlooked duty is safely disposing of dead livestock. Left unattended, carcasses can spread disease and jeopardize entire herds or flocks.This […]

Scientists have discovered how one of the world’s most destructive plant diseases manages to slip past crops’ defenses—a breakthrough that could help farmers grow stronger, more resilient plants.This article was originally published here