‘Carbon farming’ could make US agriculture truly green
There are a growing number of “carbon farmers” who are reducing planet-warming greenhouse gases by taking better care of the soil that sustains their farms. That means making changes like…
Read More...New findings share how prescribed fire, no-till impact soil microbes
Using no-till and prescribed fire management are two potential ways to manage crop residue. Both practices help keep organic matter and nitrogen in the soil. However, research was needed to…
Read More...US honeybees are doing better after bad year, survey shows
American honeybee colonies have bounced back after a bad year, the annual beekeeping survey finds. Beekeepers only lost 22.2% of their colonies this past winter, from Oct. 1 to March…
Read More...Scientists believe invasive grass poses a threat in desert wildfire
Scientists have been warning of the dangers of buffelgrass invading the desert for decades. But while there have been numerous efforts led by public agencies and nonprofit groups to fight…
Read More...New trick could save agriculture even if all the bees keep dying
It turns out that soap bubbles — like the ones you might make with a kid’s toy — can carry pollen as they float around, CNET reports. After mounting bubble makers onto…
Read More...Up in Smoke: Fire and Invasives on Western Rangelands
Check out this 5-minute film that introduces the colossal conservation challenge of invasive annual grasses in sagebrush habitats and the rangeland fire it can facilitate. Learn about the scale and…
Read More...Sustainable cover-crop farming practice faces one big limitation: Land to produce seeds
The growth in cover cropping may soon hit a ceiling: Planting millions of acres of cover crops will require huge extensions of land to produce cover crop seed. Between three and six percent of…
Read More...Study shows dry air drives overlooked changes in how plants drink and breathe
How much a plant drinks and the rate at which it releases water, or transpires, depends partly on moisture levels in the air and soil. Global warming will shift this process…
Read More...Groups sue over continued grazing in Wyoming grizzly habitat
A coalition of conservation groups sued the U.S. government Tuesday over livestock grazing in a Wyoming forest, saying grizzly bears are too often killed by ranchers and wildlife managers for pursuing cattle…
Read More...Research to improve soil health takes root at New Mexico State University
Soil is a natural resource that supports human civilization and plays a vital role in global food security. So, while we may not be ranchers, crop growers or researchers, we…
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