Agricultural and Forestry Science

Wood Use Mitigates Climate Change

“This work should help policymakers reconsider the critical impact forests have on our daily lives and the potential they have to solve problems that confront…

New turkey feed helps bird producers gobble up profits

As feed prices have risen in recent years, feeding turkeys has become more costly than many producers can bear. Satisfying turkeys' hunger accounts for 70…

Nitrogen Fertilizers' Impact on Lawn Soils

There are concerns that fertilizers used on lawns may also contribute to these problems. All of the lawns in the United States cover an area almost as large as…

Farming After the Flood

“Strategies to rebuild the soil, the foundation of all agricultural production, are essential to ensure that agricultural lands impacted by the floods are…

Pesky ants found in Hawaii demonstrate invasive characteristics

Odorous house ants – so called because they tend to invade houses and smell like coconut when smashed – have found their way to Hawaii. And, according to…

Crop Sensors Outdo Farmers At Choosing Nitrogen Rates

Nevertheless, crop sensors can select N rates for corn that outperform those chosen by farmers, according to more than 50 on-farm demonstration projects…

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