Researchers from Indiana University say they have identified a specific bacterial microbe that, when fed to honey bee larvae, can reduce the effects of nutritional stress on developing bees.
In a report by the Plant Based Products Council, 71 percent of consumers said they consciously think about products and packaging made from plant-based materials when they shop.
URBANA, Ill. — U.S. corn and soybean varieties have become increasingly heat and drought resistant as agricultural production adapts to a changing climate. But the focus on developing crops for extreme conditions has negatively affected performance under normal weather patterns, a University of Illinois study shows. “Since the 1950s, advances in breeding and management practices […]
Researchers compared compared the costs, working capacity, and efficiency of drones versus remote-controlled helicopters and tractor-mounted boom sprayers.
Stagnant public funding for agricultural research is threatening the future of our food systems — posing risks to farmer productivity and profitability.