Windbreaks, also known as shelterbelts, are rows of trees or shrubs planted in strategic locations to reduce wind speed and erosion.
Robert Hijmans
Robert Hijmans
Robert Hijmans is a professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy. His research focuses on spatial data analysis in biodiversity, agriculture, and health, and he has developed widely used software and databases to support such work.
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Crop rotation is a farming practice in which different types of crops are grown in a specific area in a systematic sequence.
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By breaking down organic materials, compost helps to nourish plants and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers.
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WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced…
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Duluth, Minn — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the Department of the…
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WASHINGTON, June 23, 2022 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a memorandum to…
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