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A new study has been added to the list of growing research that shows our food security is threatened by climate change. Research published in the...
Jan 22, 2019
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A recent study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment found that more resources for pollinators, more wild bees, and more types...
Apr 12, 2018
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Small mammals can provide agricultural benefits by eating weed seeds or they can act as pests by eating crop grains. A new study published in...
Mar 22, 2018
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A recent study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment investigated the effects of organic vs. conventional farming in large- and...
Aug 29, 2017
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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are an important part of the soil biodiversity that provide advantages to crops by increasing water and...
Mar 06, 2017
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A new study published in the journal Nature Plants analyzed the environmental impact of the complete supply chain for producing a loaf of bread....
Oct 14, 2015
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Plant breeding programs have traditionally been developed in response to the needs of large-scale industrial agriculture with a focus on yield...
Mar 20, 2015
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Neonicotinoid pesticides have been criticized for the harm they may cause to non-herbivore insects such as bees. Now, a growing body of literature...
Jun 04, 2013
The discovery of genetically modified (GM) wheat in Oregon1 is a wake-up call for those who worry about potential GM contamination of organic crops. The idea of contamination has been an area of...
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