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Ethanol Production Could Jeopardize Soil Productivity
June 2, 2009 — Crop residues possess a critical role in sustaining soil organic matter, and as it is increasingly being used for the production of cellulosic-based ethanol, this removal may impact the long-term ... > full story -
Is Organic Overrated?
May 21, 2009 — Just a few short years ago, if you wanted to buy organic food, you had to make a special trip to an out-of-the-way grocery store. Today, organic products are, well, cropping up all over the place. ... > full story -
Biofilms As River Sentinels
May 19, 2009 — Researchers in Lyon decided to use the reaction of a group of micro-organisms to the presence of toxic molecules in evaluating the ecological status of a river and thus develop bioindicators based ... > full story -
Soil Nitrogen Test Measures Microbial Nitrogen
May 11, 2009 — The Illinois Soil Nitrogen Test was recently studied to clarify the chemical nature of what the test measures and its relationship to microbial growth in soils, determining that the test does not ... > full story -
Organic Dairy Manure May Offer High Quality Fertilizer Option
May 2, 2009 — Dairy cows that produce USDA-certified organic milk also produce manure that may gradually replenish soil nutrients and potentially reduce the flow of agricultural pollutants to nearby water sources, ... > full story -
There’s Money In Managing Manure When It’s Done Right
May 2, 2009 — New and expanding swine production facilities in North Carolina are required to use manure management systems that meet the strictest environmental performance standards in the nation. Fortunately, ... > full story -
Impact Of Floods On Soils
April 8, 2009 — Researchers have examined the effects of flooding on soil, and have discovered new ways in which short-term ponding conditions can affect soil aggregation and the chemistry of the soil-water system. ... > full story -
Can Organic Cropping Systems Be As Profitable As Conventional Systems?
April 6, 2009 — The rise in organic cropping has led agronomists to study whether or not it can be as profitable for farmers as monocropping systems, and they were able to conclude that governmental policy ... > full story -
Spreading Antibiotics In The Soil Affects Microbial Ecosystems
March 29, 2009 — Antibiotics used extensively in intensive livestock production may be having an adverse effect on agricultural soil ecosystems. Researchers describe how antibiotics passed from the animals in manure ... > full story -
Rock Rose Leaves And Olive And Date Pits Make Up New Anti-Pesticide Formula
March 12, 2009 — A Spanish-Moroccan research team has developed an ecological means of reducing pesticide-related water pollution by using natural organic waste materials, such as olive and date stones, and the ... > full story
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