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Team proposes new link to tropical African climate 
The Lake Tanganyika area, in southeast Africa, is home to nearly 130 million people living in four countries that bound the lake, the second deepest on Earth. Scientists have known that the region experiences dramatic wet and dry spells, and that rainfall profoundly affects the area's people, who depend on it for agriculture, drinking water and hydroelectric power.
The Lake Tanganyika area, in southeast Africa, is home to nearly 130 million people living in four countries that bound the lake, the second deepest on Earth. Scientists have known that the region experiences dramatic wet and dry spells, and that rainfall profoundly affects the area's people, who depend on it for agriculture, drinking water and hydroelectric power.
Environment
Source: Brown University
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 11, 2008, 1:33pm
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Source: Brown University
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 11, 2008, 1:33pm
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Old Order farmers profit from new order idea
Six years ago Howard Hoover, a member of the Groffdale Conference Mennonite community in upstate New York, designed his first high tunnel in a flash in the middle of the night. "Did you ever sit inside a window on a sunny winter day and feel the heat and then go outside and feel that it's bitterly cold?" asks Hoover. "I didn't have the money to build a proper greenhouse"
Six years ago Howard Hoover, a member of the Groffdale Conference Mennonite community in upstate New York, designed his first high tunnel in a flash in the middle of the night. "Did you ever sit inside a window on a sunny winter day and feel the heat and then go outside and feel that it's bitterly cold?" asks Hoover. "I didn't have the money to build a proper greenhouse"
Agriculture
Source: Cornell University
Posted on: Friday, Sep 05, 2008, 9:45am
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Source: Cornell University
Posted on: Friday, Sep 05, 2008, 9:45am
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Researcher converts biodiesel byproduct into omega-3 fatty acids
The typical American diet often lacks omega-3 fatty acids despite clinical research that shows their potential human health benefits. Zhiyou Wen, assistant professor of biological systems engineering in Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, found a way to grow these compounds using a byproduct of the emerging biodiesel industry.
The typical American diet often lacks omega-3 fatty acids despite clinical research that shows their potential human health benefits. Zhiyou Wen, assistant professor of biological systems engineering in Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, found a way to grow these compounds using a byproduct of the emerging biodiesel industry.
Chemistry
Source: Virginia Tech
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 21, 2008, 1:18pm
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Source: Virginia Tech
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 21, 2008, 1:18pm
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No evidence to support 'organic is best'
New research in the latest issue of the Society of Chemical Industry's (SCI) Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture shows there is no evidence to support the argument that organic food is better than food grown with the use of pesticides and chemicals
New research in the latest issue of the Society of Chemical Industry's (SCI) Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture shows there is no evidence to support the argument that organic food is better than food grown with the use of pesticides and chemicals
Health
Source: Society of Chemical Industry
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 07, 2008, 9:22am
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Source: Society of Chemical Industry
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 07, 2008, 9:22am
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Herding cattle goes high-tech
U.S. Department of Agriculture researcher Dean M. Anderson is working to corral cattle remotely through a high-tech device that funnels sounds directly to the animals.
U.S. Department of Agriculture researcher Dean M. Anderson is working to corral cattle remotely through a high-tech device that funnels sounds directly to the animals.
Technology
Source: CNN.com
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2008, 10:43am
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Source: CNN.com
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 06, 2008, 10:43am
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Mustard -- hot stuff for natural pest control
Researchers, growers and Industry specialists from 22 countries are sharing the latest research into the use of Brassica species, such as mustard, radish, or rapeseed, to manage soil-borne pests and weeds – a technique known as biofumigation.
Researchers, growers and Industry specialists from 22 countries are sharing the latest research into the use of Brassica species, such as mustard, radish, or rapeseed, to manage soil-borne pests and weeds – a technique known as biofumigation.
Agriculture
Source: CSIRO Australia
Posted on: Friday, Jul 25, 2008, 8:56am
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Source: CSIRO Australia
Posted on: Friday, Jul 25, 2008, 8:56am
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Rising energy, food prices major threats to wetlands as farmers eye new areas for crops
Critical food shortages and growing demand for bio-fuels and hydro-electricity due to high fossil fuel prices rank among the greatest threats today to the preservation of precious wetlands worldwide as farmers and developers look for new areas for agriculture, energy crop plantations and hydro dams.
Critical food shortages and growing demand for bio-fuels and hydro-electricity due to high fossil fuel prices rank among the greatest threats today to the preservation of precious wetlands worldwide as farmers and developers look for new areas for agriculture, energy crop plantations and hydro dams.
Environment
Source: United Nations University
Posted on: Friday, Jul 25, 2008, 8:55am
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Source: United Nations University
Posted on: Friday, Jul 25, 2008, 8:55am
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Study predicts crop-production costs will jump dramatically in 2009
Soaring energy prices will yield sharp increases for corn and soybean production next year, cutting into farmers' profits and stretching already high food costs, according to a new University of Illinois study.
Soaring energy prices will yield sharp increases for corn and soybean production next year, cutting into farmers' profits and stretching already high food costs, according to a new University of Illinois study.
Agriculture
Source: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008, 10:37am
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Source: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008, 10:37am
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Commercial bees spreading disease to wild pollinating bees
Bees provide crucial pollination service to numerous crops and up to a third of the human diet comes from plants pollinated by insects. However, pollinating bees are suffering widespread declines in North America and scientists warn that this could have serious implications for agriculture and food supply.
Bees provide crucial pollination service to numerous crops and up to a third of the human diet comes from plants pollinated by insects. However, pollinating bees are suffering widespread declines in North America and scientists warn that this could have serious implications for agriculture and food supply.
Epidemiology
Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008, 9:13am
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Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008, 9:13am
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Cancer drug delivery research cuts time from days to hours
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a technique that has the potential to deliver cancer-fighting drugs to diseased areas within hours, as opposed to the two days it currently takes for existing delivery systems.
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a technique that has the potential to deliver cancer-fighting drugs to diseased areas within hours, as opposed to the two days it currently takes for existing delivery systems.
Agriculture
Source: Case Western Reserve University
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 22, 2008, 4:13pm
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Source: Case Western Reserve University
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 22, 2008, 4:13pm
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Archaeologists trace early irrigation farming in ancient Yemen
In the remote desert highlands of southern Yemen, a team of archaeologists have discovered new evidence of ancient transitions from hunting and herding to irrigation agriculture 5,200 years ago.
In the remote desert highlands of southern Yemen, a team of archaeologists have discovered new evidence of ancient transitions from hunting and herding to irrigation agriculture 5,200 years ago.
Archaeology
Source: University of Toronto
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008, 12:51pm
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Source: University of Toronto
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008, 12:51pm
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Crop Residue May Be Too Valuable to Harvest for Biofuels
In the rush to develop renewable fuels from plants, converting crop residues into cellulosic ethanol would seem to be a slam dunk. However, the stems and leaves left over after crops are harvested may have more value if they’re left on the ground, according to a USDA-Washington State University soil scientist.
In the rush to develop renewable fuels from plants, converting crop residues into cellulosic ethanol would seem to be a slam dunk. However, the stems and leaves left over after crops are harvested may have more value if they’re left on the ground, according to a USDA-Washington State University soil scientist.
Agriculture
Source: Newswise
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008, 4:56pm
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Source: Newswise
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008, 4:56pm
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Future snowmelt in West twice as early as expected; threatens ecosystems and water reserves
According to a new study, global warming could lead to larger changes in snowmelt in the western United States than was previously thought, possibly increasing wildfire risk and creating new water management challenges for agriculture, ecosystems and urban populations.
According to a new study, global warming could lead to larger changes in snowmelt in the western United States than was previously thought, possibly increasing wildfire risk and creating new water management challenges for agriculture, ecosystems and urban populations.
Environment
Source: Purdue University
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008, 4:56pm
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Source: Purdue University
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008, 4:56pm
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Researchers study ground cover to reduce impact of biomass harvest
Ground cover may be one workable method to reduce the effects of erosion that future biomass harvests are predicted to bring.
Ground cover may be one workable method to reduce the effects of erosion that future biomass harvests are predicted to bring.
Agriculture
Source: Iowa State University
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008, 3:29pm
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Source: Iowa State University
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008, 3:29pm
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New study points to agriculture in frog sexual abnormalities
A farm irrigation canal would seem a healthier place for toads than a ditch by a supermarket parking lot.
A farm irrigation canal would seem a healthier place for toads than a ditch by a supermarket parking lot.
Ecology
Source: University of Florida
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 03, 2008, 4:14pm
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Source: University of Florida
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 03, 2008, 4:14pm
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A microsatellite-guided insight into the genetic status of the Adi tribe
North-east India has always been a hotspot for population geneticists due to its unique, strategic geographic location and the presence of linguistically, culturally and demographically diverse populations practicing varied occupations (from hunter-gathering to settled agriculture).
North-east India has always been a hotspot for population geneticists due to its unique, strategic geographic location and the presence of linguistically, culturally and demographically diverse populations practicing varied occupations (from hunter-gathering to settled agriculture).
Genetics
Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 02, 2008, 9:21am
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Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 02, 2008, 9:21am
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Carbon hoofprint: Cow supplement reduces agriculture environmental impact
Milk goes green: Cows that receive recombinant Bovine Somatotropin (rbST) make more milk, all the while easing natural resource pressure and substantially reducing environmental impact, according to a Cornell University study to be published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Milk goes green: Cows that receive recombinant Bovine Somatotropin (rbST) make more milk, all the while easing natural resource pressure and substantially reducing environmental impact, according to a Cornell University study to be published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Environment
Source: Cornell University Communications
Posted on: Monday, Jun 30, 2008, 5:13pm
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Source: Cornell University Communications
Posted on: Monday, Jun 30, 2008, 5:13pm
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Where are you now, my love?
Having a good nose is essential to a Japanese beetle's survival. The beetle's sense of smell helps it avoid enemies and zero in on a mate. Meanwhile, the potential mate is programmed to release sex pheromones in exactly the right proportions. Like cheap perfume, there is such a thing as too much: Excessive pheromones can get the attention of a passing fly, leading her to the beetle.
Having a good nose is essential to a Japanese beetle's survival. The beetle's sense of smell helps it avoid enemies and zero in on a mate. Meanwhile, the potential mate is programmed to release sex pheromones in exactly the right proportions. Like cheap perfume, there is such a thing as too much: Excessive pheromones can get the attention of a passing fly, leading her to the beetle.
Agriculture
Source: National Science Foundation
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 26, 2008, 9:06am
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Source: National Science Foundation
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 26, 2008, 9:06am
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Abandoned farmlands are key to sustainable bioenergy
Biofuels can be a sustainable part of the world's energy future, especially if bioenergy agriculture is developed on currently abandoned or degraded agricultural lands, report scientists from the Carnegie Institution and Stanford University.
Biofuels can be a sustainable part of the world's energy future, especially if bioenergy agriculture is developed on currently abandoned or degraded agricultural lands, report scientists from the Carnegie Institution and Stanford University.
Energy
Source: Carnegie Institution
Posted on: Monday, Jun 23, 2008, 10:42am
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Source: Carnegie Institution
Posted on: Monday, Jun 23, 2008, 10:42am
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New study finds that growers do not reap benefits of rising food prices
Coffee is the world's largest agricultural commodity, and is also one of the world's most volatile. Large global coffee price fluctuations mean coffee has seen many periods of rapidly increasing prices. But new research shows that when global coffee prices rise, farmers do not see the same rise in the price they receive.
Coffee is the world's largest agricultural commodity, and is also one of the world's most volatile. Large global coffee price fluctuations mean coffee has seen many periods of rapidly increasing prices. But new research shows that when global coffee prices rise, farmers do not see the same rise in the price they receive.
Agriculture
Source: University of Chicago Press Journals
Posted on: Friday, Jun 20, 2008, 9:05am
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Source: University of Chicago Press Journals
Posted on: Friday, Jun 20, 2008, 9:05am
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Questions on U.S. Beef Remain
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
Agriculture
Source: NYT
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 12, 2008, 9:16am
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Source: NYT
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 12, 2008, 9:16am
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Pigs raised without antibiotics more likely to carry bacteria, parasites
While consumers are increasing demand for pork produced without antibiotics, more of the pigs raised in such conditions carry bacteria and parasites associated with food-borne illnesses, according to a new study.
While consumers are increasing demand for pork produced without antibiotics, more of the pigs raised in such conditions carry bacteria and parasites associated with food-borne illnesses, according to a new study.
Agriculture
Source: Ohio State University Medical Center
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008, 3:20pm
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Source: Ohio State University Medical Center
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008, 3:20pm
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Farmers who plant -- or replant -- after June 20 may see yields drop by half
A costly deadline looms for many growers in the Midwest, as every day of waiting for the weather to cooperate to plant corn and soybeans reduces potential yields.
A costly deadline looms for many growers in the Midwest, as every day of waiting for the weather to cooperate to plant corn and soybeans reduces potential yields.
Agriculture
Source: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008, 11:17am
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Source: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008, 11:17am
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Arsenic and new rice
Amid recent reports of dangerous levels of arsenic being found in some baby rice products, scientists have found a protein in plants that could help to reduce the toxic content of crops grown in environments with high levels of this poisonous metal.
Amid recent reports of dangerous levels of arsenic being found in some baby rice products, scientists have found a protein in plants that could help to reduce the toxic content of crops grown in environments with high levels of this poisonous metal.
Agriculture
Source: BioMed Central
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008, 8:51am
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Source: BioMed Central
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 10, 2008, 8:51am
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Origins of the brain
One of the great scientific challenges is to understand the design principles and origins of the human brain. New research has shed light on the evolutionary origins of the brain and how it evolved into the remarkably complex structure found in humans.
One of the great scientific challenges is to understand the design principles and origins of the human brain. New research has shed light on the evolutionary origins of the brain and how it evolved into the remarkably complex structure found in humans.
Agriculture
Source: Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
Posted on: Monday, Jun 09, 2008, 8:50am
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Source: Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
Posted on: Monday, Jun 09, 2008, 8:50am
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Ocean life under threat from climate change
The international science community must devote more resources to research into the effects climate change is having on ocean environments, according to a paper published today in the journal Science by researchers at CSIRO's Climate Adaptation National Research Flagship.
The international science community must devote more resources to research into the effects climate change is having on ocean environments, according to a paper published today in the journal Science by researchers at CSIRO's Climate Adaptation National Research Flagship.
Agriculture
Source: CSIRO Australia
Posted on: Friday, Jun 06, 2008, 10:46am
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Source: CSIRO Australia
Posted on: Friday, Jun 06, 2008, 10:46am
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Biotechnology seen as a key to solving food crisis
Biotechnology can help solve the world's food crisis with benefits such as flood-resistant rice in Bangladesh or higher cotton yields in Burkina Faso, a senior U.S. official said at a U.N. food summit
Biotechnology can help solve the world's food crisis with benefits such as flood-resistant rice in Bangladesh or higher cotton yields in Burkina Faso, a senior U.S. official said at a U.N. food summit
Agriculture
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 04, 2008, 8:55am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 04, 2008, 8:55am
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Transgenic Plants Don't Hurt Beneficial Bugs
Genetically modified (GM) plants that use Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis), a common soil bacterium, to kill pests won't harm the pests' natural enemies, according to new research by Cornell entomologists.
Genetically modified (GM) plants that use Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis), a common soil bacterium, to kill pests won't harm the pests' natural enemies, according to new research by Cornell entomologists.
Agriculture
Source: Newswise
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008, 5:27pm
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Source: Newswise
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 03, 2008, 5:27pm
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Giant Space Vegetables Now On Earth
Giant space vegetables grown from seeds sent into space have been grown in China. The harvest includes extra-large pumpkins, two-foot long cucumbers, fourteen pound aubergines and chili plants that resemble small trees. Looks like you might want to order the small-sized portion of take-out the next time you are in orbit
Giant space vegetables grown from seeds sent into space have been grown in China. The harvest includes extra-large pumpkins, two-foot long cucumbers, fourteen pound aubergines and chili plants that resemble small trees. Looks like you might want to order the small-sized portion of take-out the next time you are in orbit
Agriculture
Source: Space.com
Posted on: Thursday, May 29, 2008, 7:58am
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Source: Space.com
Posted on: Thursday, May 29, 2008, 7:58am
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A foamy drink and the future of food
What the long, strange trip of tejate, a maize-based Mexican drink, reveals about a worldwide agricultural system at a crossroads
What the long, strange trip of tejate, a maize-based Mexican drink, reveals about a worldwide agricultural system at a crossroads
Agriculture
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 10:55am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 10:55am
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