New, groundbreaking research shows how, at a local scale, agricultural research and development led to improved crop varieties that resulted in global benefits to the environment and food system ...

A new long-term field study reveals that biochar and crop residues help soils store carbon in fundamentally different ways, ...

A new long-term field study reveals that adding biochar to rice paddies can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions ...

Tile drainage systems play an essential role in modern agricultural management by facilitating the removal of excess water from soils, thereby enhancing crop production and mitigating waterlogging ...

A five-year field study shows biochar improves soil chemistry and transforms microbial communities in acidifying paddy soils ...

Attendees watch a demonstration of a drone spray rig at the 2024 UW Field Day. This year’s event is scheduled at the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC) near ...

A working group has completed a study commissioned by Berks County to better understand the economic impact of the agricultural community and explore ways to support local producers. The findings were ...

For decades, researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Experiment Farm have been looking to answer one question: Does it grow in Alaska? “The Experiment Farm is the opportunity for us to take ...

Increased demand for food due to population growth, together with a reduction in suitable arable land, has made pesticides essential for ensuring food security. They play a key role in both increasing ...