Agricultural Production/Economics

Credit: Andre L.C. Franco/ Colorado State University The clearing and subsequent instability of Amazonian forests are among the greatest threats to tropical biodiversity conservation today. Although the devastating consequences of…

Vanishing animals command headlines but declining plant diversity also imperils humans; researchers and educators explain how curing 'plant blindness' is essential to saving biodiversity and ourselves; food plants are a great place to dig…

The first comprehensive network of sites where crop wild relatives are found has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham. The network will help breeders develop more resilient crops and tackle challenges of global…

Rutgers-led study could benefit millions who rely on corn for nutritionCredit: Hugo Dooner/Waksman Institute of Microbiology Researchers may be able to improve corn yields and nutritional value after discovering genetic regulators that…

St. Paul, MN (May 2019)--Phasey bean, also known as wild bush bean, is an invasive species native to the tropical Americas and the Caribbean. In 2017, the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) listed phasey bean under Category II on…

St. Paul, MN (May, 2019)--As seed prices rise, growers must be increasingly mindful of the density and configuration of cotton in their fields. However, current cotton plant population recommendations aren't always helpful or based on the…

ANN ARBOR--When thinking about ways to end global hunger, many scholars focus too narrowly on increasing crop yields while overlooking other critical aspects of the food system. That's one conclusion from a University of Michigan-led…

Credit: R. B. Sherley How adult penguins fish and the body condition of their chicks are directly linked to local fish abundance, and could potentially inform fishery management, a new study has found. The researchers…

Stanford researchers outline vision for profitable approach to cleaning the airCredit: Jackson, et al. 2019 Nature Sustainability / Artist: Stan Coffman A relatively simple process could help turn the tide of climate change while also…

Credit: Aleksi Lehikoinen The abundance of bird species living in agricultural environments has decreased both in Finland and elsewhere in Europe. Attempts to rectify the situation have been made with the help of…