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Can organic farmers ditch the plow and still stay ahead of weeds? Researchers at the University of Arkansas are finding out. A new field trial compares no-till and conventional systems in organic soybeans—testing everything from cover crops to citrus-based herbicides to see what really works for weed control and soil health.

UNH researchers seek to foster the growth of regional food production and sales

Wildfires annually scorch hundreds of thousands of acres in Montana, consuming millions of dollars in suppression efforts. At Montana State University, groundbreaking research is using fluid dynamics and advanced simulations to revolutionize aerial firefighting. By studying how water and retardants behave when dropped from aircraft, scientists aim to pinpoint the most effective strategies to protect both land and lives.

For over 40 years, a committee of land-grant university researchers, Extension specialists, and industry and international partners has worked to advance the design and operation of controlled environments such as growth chambers and greenhouses. Optimizing controlled environments is key to ensuring crop production, especially in the face of climate change and population growth. Controlled environments are also essential for research and education.

No fiber? No problem: New enzyme technology could boost fiber intake in processed foods

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Philip G. Pardey and Julian M. Alston Over the past 100 years, productivity growth in U.S. agriculture radically reshaped the country’s...