Secrets of soil-enriching pulses could transform future of sustainable agriculture
New technology could unlock the soil-enriching nitrogen-fixing ability of legumes…and one day apply this to other crops too.
Feb. 8, 2024 • ~7 min
New technology could unlock the soil-enriching nitrogen-fixing ability of legumes…and one day apply this to other crops too.
PFAS can be filtered, but getting rid of the chemicals is a monumental challenge. A biochemist and soil scientist explain.
Everyone is feeling the heat these days – even species that develop underground.
Farmers are contending with huge spikes in fertilizer prices. The Biden administration is paying US companies to boost synthetic fertilizer production, but there are other, more sustainable options.
There's growing interest in making the US food system more resilient and flexible, but soil – the origin of nearly everything we eat – is often left out of the picture.
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