Record-breaking Texas drought more severe than previously thought
In 2011, Texas experienced one of its worst droughts ever. The dry, parched conditions caused over $7 billion in crop…
Featured
Agriculture is a dynamic and interconnected field that touches every aspect of human life, from the food we eat to the environment we live in. This featured category brings together a diverse range of topics, offering insights into the challenges, innovations, and opportunities shaping the future of agriculture.
More wolves, beavers needed as part of improving western United States habitats
Oregon State University scientists are proposing management changes on western federal lands that they say would result in more wolves…
Endangered fruit-eating animals play an outsized role in a tropical forest; losing them could have dire consequences
A new study by researchers at the University of Washington shows that losing a particular group of endangered animals —…
Cell division in moss and animals more similar than previously thought
For a new plant to grow from a seed, cells need to divide numerous times. Daughter cells can each take…
Secrets of tree hyraxes in Kenya uncovered with new research techniques
Tree hyraxes are medium-sized mammals living in the canopies of tropical forests. They are shy and only move at night,…
When the rust settles: Uncovering the movements of coffee leaf rust disease
Coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks, yet there are still many unknowns in the coffee-growing business. Now,…
Acclimatization
Acclimatization in agriculture refers to the process of adapting crops and livestock to different environmental conditions.
Characteristics of older forests can buffer effects of climate change for some bird species
Old-growth forests and managed forests with old-growth characteristics can provide relief from climate change for some bird species, research by…
Moss repair team also works in humans
If everything is to run smoothly in living cells, the genetic information must be correct. But unfortunately, errors in the…
Sweet corn sweltering in summer heat spells uncertainty for corn lovers
Few things say summer in America more than buttery corn on the cob, but as summer temperatures climb to unprecedented…