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Two types of models integrated to predict climate effects on crop yield
Two types of models integrated to predict climate effects on crop yield

Each model has strengths and weaknesses, so idea was to combine strengths of both to make a new model that better predicts crop performance.

What are benefits of growing multiple types of forage grasses for grazing animals?
What are benefits of growing multiple types of forage grasses for grazing…

Although it might seem like grazing animals will eat any grass in the field, they are actually picky eaters. They prefer a “buffet” of grass choices

Phospholipid pathway in plants, parasites may aid hardier crops
Phospholipid pathway in plants, parasites may aid hardier crops

Choline metabolism in cells of plants and some parasites may lead to new therapies for parasitic infections and hardier crops.

How To Build a Worm Farm
How To Build a Worm Farm

It improves soil structure, increases yield and even improves the taste of fruits and vegetables, and makes them last longer in the field.

How To Turn Your Backyard into a Four-Season Farm
How To Turn Your Backyard into a Four-Season Farm

The Vegetable Farm Manager at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, turning your garden into a four-season farm is easier than you think.

Aquaponics at Home: A Modern Farmer Review of Turnkey Aquaponics Systems for All Levels
Aquaponics at Home: A Modern Farmer Review of Turnkey Aquaponics Systems for…

Aquaponics an environmentally-friendly mash-up of aquaculture and hydroponics is just beginning to take off at a commercial level

Cropped: How to Grow Ramps
Cropped: How to Grow Ramps

Increasingly rare in the wild, these little onions can be cultivated by any farmer who possesses a bit of forested land and a whole lot of patience

Dehydrator Guide: How to Preserve Your Fruits, Veggies, and More
Dehydrator Guide: How to Preserve Your Fruits, Veggies, and More

Reconstitute dehydrated vegetables by soaking them in warm water for an hour or two before consuming. Dehydrated fruit may be enjoyed as is.

How to Grow a Winter Kitchen Garden
How to Grow a Winter Kitchen Garden

Winter is a time of snowstorms, movie nights by the fire, and…fresh, homemade salsa? At least, it can be for those willing to give indoor vegetable gardening

Home Aquaponics Build
Home Aquaponics Build

The build pictures you will see below are for an aquaponics system. Aquaponics is a method of growing vegetables (indoor or outdoor)

How to grow tomatoes in a growing bag
How to grow tomatoes in a growing bag

Find out how to grow tomatoes in a growing bag, indoors or outdoors, with the help of our step-by-step guide.

The benefits and history of aquaponics
The benefits and history of aquaponics

Aquaponics is a combination of raising fish (aquaculture) and the soil-less growing of plants (hydroponics) that grows fish and plants together in one integrate

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