crop

Pollinator decline not reducing crop yields yet

harminka — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:53:03 -0600

The well-documented worldwide decline in the number of bees and other pollinators is not, at this stage, limiting global crop yields, according to the results of an international study published in the latest edition of the respected science journal, Current Biology.

Crop yield has the answer

harminka — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:38:21 -0500

Crop yield is highly dependent on soil plant-available water, the portion of soil water that can be taken up by plant roots.

Organic cows are cream of crop

harminka — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:50:05 -0500

A new study by Newcastle University proves that organic farmers who let their cows graze as nature intended are producing better quality milk.

Simulating kernel production influences maize model accuracy

harminka — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:57:27 -0500

Recently, researchers at Iowa State University discovered a way to increase the accuracy of a popular crop model. By zeroing in on early stages leading up to kernel formation, scientists believe they can help improve yield predictions across a variety of environmental conditions. The team of scientists reported their findings in the September-October issue of Crop Science.