Agricultural and Forestry Science

A New Line of Defense: Researchers Find Cattle Vaccine Works to Reduce E. coli O157:H7

David Renter, associate professor of epidemiology, is the principal investigator on a project that researched the effectiveness of products used to prevent the…

Public strongly supports programs helping farmers adapt to climate change

According to NASA research, global temperatures have been rising for decades, and it’s affecting all aspects of agriculture. Regardless of what those surveyed…

Clemson plant breeders roll out new oat variety

Named Graham, the new variety grows to medium height, withstands falling over (lodging), matures earlier and produces more seed than comparable varieties.“Graham has excellent seed yield potential, exceeding the Rodgers variety by 20 bushels per acre at some locations and produces a 32.2-pound bushel compared to 31.9-pound bushel for Rodgers,” said Chris Ray, director of the S.C. Crop Improvement Association, which grows certified seed for sale to the public….

Leaf Litter and Soil Protect Acorns from Prescribed Fire

“Acorns inside the leaf litter or in the soil are for the most part protected from fire,” says Cathryn Greenberg, U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station…

Scientists Develop New Carbon Accounting Method to Reduce Farmers' Use of Nitrogen Fertilizer

It's summer. For many of us, summer is a time synonymous with fresh corn, one of the major field crops produced in the United States.In 2011, corn was planted…

Glyphosate-resistant 'superweeds' may be less susceptible to diseases

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer sold under the name RoundUp, is the most widely used herbicide in the United States, but some plants have…

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