Mar 14, 2025

“Evaluation of speed breeding conditions for accelerating Fusarium head blight and deoxynivalenol screening in wheat” with Nidhi Rawat and Vivek Tiwari.  

Fusarium head blight (FHB), also known as head scab, is one of the most significant diseases affecting wheat, causing substantial economic losses for farmers in...

Feb 14, 2025

“Economics of strip cropping with autonomous machines” with James Lowenberg-DeBoer.

With the growing global population, the demand for food continues to rise. However, increasing food production often depends on intensive farming practices and agricultural inputs that can negatively impact environmental health. To...

Jan 17, 2025

“Microarthropods improve oat nutritional quality and mediate fertilizer effects on soil biological activity” with Dr. Ashley Jernigan

Microarthropods are little critters that can have a big impact on crop production, particularly when it comes to nutrient cycling and nutrient acquisition. However, there’s still...

Dec 20, 2024

“Grazing cover crops: How does it influence soils and crops?” with Drs. John Holman and Augustine Obour.

Cover crops have a lot of uses depending on where you live and what you grow, but in some regions like the Great Plains, it can take a little extra help to make sure they’re as helpful as they can be. In this...

Nov 15, 2024

“Soil degradation and crop yield declines persist 5 years after pipeline installations” with Theresa Brehm.

Underground pipeline installations are crucial for energy supply, helping to meet rising demand. However, these installations can significantly impact agricultural lands due to soil excavation, heavy machinery...