On January 5th, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced the availability of a new crop insurance endorsement to assist Midwest corn farmers on a pilot basis in select counties who wish to ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Nitrogen-based fertilizer contributes to the high yields expected from crops in the developed world, but its high use also damages nearby waters and ecosystems. Conversely, ...

German conglomerate Bayer, together with Boston biotech startup Ginkgo Bioworks, announced this morning that they’re creating a new company that could make it possible for crops like corn, wheat and ...

One hundred years ago, synthetic nitrogen fertilizer was invented. It was an incredible creation. It enabled enough food production so that the world's population could grow from 3 billion people to ...

Nitrogen pollution is produced by a number of interlinked compounds, from ammonia to nitrous oxide. While they have both natural and human sources, the latter increased dramatically over the past ...

URBANA, Ill. — Corn growers seeking to increase the amount of nitrogen taken up by their crop can adjust many aspects of fertilizer application, but recent studies from the University of Illinois ...

Researchers have created a bacteria that uses photosynthesis to create oxygen during the day, and at night, uses nitrogen to create chlorophyll for photosynthesis. This development could lead to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Nitrogen fertilizers play a significant role in global crop ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. – A Montana State University soil fertility specialist with MSU Extension is sharing information on selecting nitrogen fertilizer rates. "There are several things that influence the ...

David Kanter is the Vice-Chair of the International Nitrogen Initiative. Nitrogen pollution is produced by a number of interlinked compounds, from ammonia to nitrous oxide. While they have both ...