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Sowing clover mats to shelter weed seed eaters
An ecologist in Illinois is
experimenting with a novel method for enlisting nature’s seed-eaters –
birds, rodents and insects, in this case – to help fight giant ragweed,
velvetleaf and giant foxtail, all major weed pests.
Blazer Russet potato wins top reviews
The Blazer Russet potato is one of
the newest graduates of the potato-breeding program of U.S. university
research scientists in the Pacific and Intermountain West.
Israeli university releases hybrid pepper
Genetically enhanced hybrid peppers developed at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem are achieving worldwide commercial success.
Scientists develop new crankcase
Coming to a crankcase near you:
“estolides,” the latest biobased lubricant, compliments of scientists
in Peoria, Ill. Today’s biobased lubes owe their famed biodegradability
to their vegetable-oil or animal-fat origins.
Agricultural Management Institute elects new chair, two new members
The Agricultural Management Institute (AMI) advisory panel recently elected Peter Vander Zaag as its new chair.
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