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Scientists Eye 'Windows of Opportunity' for Adapting Food Crops to Climate Change
October 3, 2011 — Responding to appeals from African leaders for new tools to deal with the effects of climate change on food production, the researchers have released a series of studies focused on "climate proofing" ... > full story -
Cattle: Heifers Don't Have to Be Pigs at the Feed Bunk
September 28, 2011 — Heifers can safely eat 20 percent less between weaning and breeding, according to a two-year ... > full story -
Gene Controlling Flowering Boosts Energy Production from Sorghum
September 27, 2011 — A sorghum hybrid that does not flower and accumulates as much as three times the amount of stem and leaf matter may help the bioenergy industry, according to a new study. Scientists have now ... > full story -
Making Better Melons
September 20, 2011 — With the extended statewide dry spell, researchers have been focusing their attention on improving varieties of drought-tolerant ... > full story -
Restoring Forests and Planting Trees on Farms Can Greatly Improve Food Security
September 15, 2011 — Restoring and preserving dryland forests and planting more trees to provide food, fodder and fertilizer on small farms are critical steps toward preventing the recurrence of the famine now ... > full story -
U.S. Experiences Second Warmest Summer on Record: Texas Has Warmest Summer on Record of Any State
September 10, 2011 — The blistering heat experienced by the United States during August, as well as the June through August months, marks the second warmest summer on record, according to scientists. The persistent heat, ... > full story -
Increasing Rice Production Using Genes from the African Species
September 9, 2011 — Rice is the world’s most commonly used cereal food, feeding half of humanity. However, rice production will have to double within 20 years from now to meet the needs of a growing population. ... > full story -
Ancient Mediterranean Water Supply Networks Revived
September 9, 2011 — Years of drought had dried up the ancient water supply networks existing around the Mediterranean Rim. However, with rainfall returning over the past 5 years, the hydraulic heritage has come to life ... > full story -
Evidence Suggests La Niña Will Return This Winter
September 7, 2011 — A return of La Nina, which historically delivers dry conditions, is increasingly likely, according to ... > full story -
Successful Rainwater Harvesting Systems Should Combine New Technology With Old Social Habits
August 31, 2011 — A combination of modern engineering and ancient social principles makes large-scale rainwater harvesting feasible in a time of drought, and could reduce deadly flash flooding common to parts of ... > full story
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