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Healthy soil, healthy farms Crop Science Society of America

WEBPhillips and her colleagues asked how 18 years of continuous growth of corn, soybeans or perennial grasses affected soil health. Corn was planted every year on …

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Best farming practices for soil health vary by region

WEBOctober 19, 2020 - Emily Matzke. Farmers can use a variety of practices to keep their soils healthy. Some of these practices include not tilling the land, planting cover crops …

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Measuring soil health easily and reliably

WEBMeasuring soil health easily and reliably October 18, 2021 - Adityarup "Rup" Chakravorty Healthy soils are a precious resource. They are vital for protecting …

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Tackling food allergies at the source

WEBTackling food allergies at the source November 16, 2020 - Eric Hamilton Food allergies are a big problem. About 7% of children and 2% of adults in the U.S. …

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Nutritional quality Crop Science Society of America

WEBEven our animal-based foods such as meat, eggs, dairy, and fish depend on plants. Understanding how plants collect, produce, and store health-beneficial nutrients is an …

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About Crops Crop Science Society of America

WEBThey enhance the nutritional quality and flavor of foods. They are studying crops to make sure we have food during droughts and floods, heat and cold, and other weather events. …

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The surprising power of chicken manure

WEBThe surprising power of chicken manure. Each year, American farmers raise billions of chickens, more than enough for a “chicken for every pot,” as Herbert Hoover’s …

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Manure improves soil and microbe community

WEBCredit: Phil Brown. “Improving the soil’s ability to perform these roles and support plant and animal life is our target for soil health,” Slaughter says. “Adding the …

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Pest-resistant maize and its potential health benefits

WEBIn a study published in the November-December issue of Crop Science, Silverio García-Lara and David Bergvinson discuss the details of maize breeding lines …

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Cover crops can benefit hot, dry soils

WEBIn a new study, researchers from New Mexico State University and the United States Department of Agriculture show that cover crops can increase soil health in a …

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New study measures early detection of aging in seeds

WEBCredit: Lisa Hill. In a new study, researchers successfully measured aging in stored soybean seeds by checking the integrity of RNA in the seeds. Ribonucleic acid …

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CSSA Divisions Crop Science Society of America

WEBDivisions are the building blocks of the Society. Focused on the technical, discipline, educational, and networking aspects of CSSA, they allow opportunities to collaborate …

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Crops for Nutrition and Health Crop Science Society of America

WEBCrops for Nutrition and Health. Welcome! You can get involved with the Crops for Nutrition and Health Division on the Discussion Board. On this page you'll find archived content …

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Finding the best lentil varieties for every farm

WEBThe study was published in Crop Science, a publication of the Crop Science Society of America. “Understanding how the environment and genetics affect lentil crops is key,” …

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Researchers turn their gaze to impacts of winter grazing

WEBResearchers turn their gaze to impacts of winter grazing August 15, 2022 - Kaine Korzekwa Winter grazing is part of what is called an integrated crop-livestock …

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(Human) waste not, want not Crop Science Society of America

WEBA new vision for the reuse of human waste was presented by Rebecca Nelson, Cornell University, at the 2021 ASA, CSSA and SSSA Annual Meeting. The title …

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Researchers and farmers utilize GM technology to address …

WEBAdopted January 21, 2014 The Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) is a prominent international scientific society dedicated to the conservation and wise use of natural …

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Grazing & forage Crop Science Society of America

WEBForage and grassland scientists study plants eaten by livestock. This might include domesticated cattle, horses, goats, and sheep, or even wild buffalo. Today’s forage …

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