A collaborative study from USDA and Montana State University scientists delved “far into the weeds” in evaluating the global warming potential in farming organic wheat when combining sheep grazing...
Mar 23, 2020
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While organic farming benefits the health of the environment and those who farm that land, it is critical that organic farming is profitable...
Mar 16, 2020
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are beneficial soil fungi that provide important services to plant and soil health by increasing nutrient cycling, and improving soil structure and...
Mar 02, 2020
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Biodiversity is critical for the function of ecosystems both on and off the farm. In recent years, we’ve seen dramatic losses...
Feb 24, 2020
Map of climate related change in bumble bee populations from baseline period (1901-1974) to recent (2001-2014). Credit: Peter Soroye, Tim Newbold, Jeremy Kerr
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Feb 03, 2020
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There is a growing body of science that shows organic farming supports more biodiversity and can bring in more income than conventional farming...
Sep 30, 2019
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A six-month diet interventional study recently published in the journal Environment International shows that eating mostly organic produce can...
Sep 23, 2019
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Exposure to harsh pesticides like organophosphates is linked to symptoms of neurobehavioral issues in children. New research uses...
Aug 12, 2019
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A recent study published in the journal Global Ecology and Conservation found that farmers are more likely to purchase less expensive pesticides, and...
Jun 27, 2019
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Milk is an important contributor to a healthy the human diet. It provides important protein, fat, calcium and vitamin D. Equivalents can be found...
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