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Parma R & E benefits
Idaho Ag Today
Back in 1922 U of I entomologists were sent to Parma to help local farmers address an outbreak of alfalfa weevil.
AI and cow health
Idaho Ag Today
Technology can save time and labor, but “good data” is the key
Consider data quality and quantity when choosing your technology partner.
Read More Parma Celebration
Idaho Ag Today
Celebration began for the one-hundredth anniversary of the University of Idaho’s Parma Research and Extension Center in Canyon County.
Clemson Lands Major Grant for Cotton Research
Southeast Regional Ag News
$11 million investment from Bezos Earth Fund aims to improve cotton from the plant up using advanced science.
Building Organic Matter in the Winter Months
Farm of the Future
Soil biology has slowed, but it's still active. With the right systems it can be fixing nitrogen.
Cracking the Code of the Perfect Plum
California Ag Today
UC Davis researchers uncover the genes behind how plums ripen, opening doors for stronger harvests and sweeter fruit across California.
The Potential of Native Soil Biology
Farm of the Future
Regenerative farming has become increasingly more common, but the reality is regenerative practices are as old as farming itself.
Sauerkraut and Gut Health and Industrial Hemp Value Rises
The Agribusiness Update
A new study in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology found sauerkraut may provide substantial benefits to gut health, and the value of U.S. industrial hemp production in 2024 was up 40% over 2023.
Biofertility
Farm of the Future
Through advancements in understanding of soil biology, we are seeing the impact microbes can have on crop fertility.
Supporting Beneficial Soil Fungi
Farm of the Future
Don’t overlook the natural mycorrhizal fungi that can thrive in the soil and create symbiotic relationships with plants.
Cover Crops and Nitrogen
Farm of the Future
When it comes to cover crops, what's happening below the soil surface is just as important as what's happening above ground.
Out of the Blue Clear Sky – Part 4
Southeast Regional Ag News
We’ve established this week that dung beetles do great things in a grazing system and that we want more of them. So, where do they come from?
Can’t Grow Grass Through a Cattle Pat - Part 3
Southeast Regional Ag News
Today we discuss the concept of "pat smother" and how dung beetles help to break that down.
The Three Roles of the Dung Beetle
Southeast Regional Ag News
Each of the three types of dung beetle behaves differently to obtain the same end: dispersing nutrients.
Beneficial Soil Microbes
Farm of the Future
Technology used to detect soil pathogens can also be applied to assessing beneficial microbes as well.
Predicting Soil Biology
Farm of the Future
Modern advancements in soil analytics enables farmers to test the presence of certain microscopic pests in their soil.
Optimizing performance of new inputs
Farm of the Future
Working with biology requires a more nuanced process of applying inputs.