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Crops + Prairie = Farmland Conservation

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Researchers in Iowa study how adding prairie strips to crop rows can make for an effective and affordable conservation equation.

Can Earthworms Survive Dry Soils?

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Despite the inhospitable soils of drought land, earthworms have mechanisms to survive and recover from lack of water over an extended period of time.

Scientists Track How Pesticide Spreads

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Environmental concerns over pesticides has led to research on how endosulfan moves through the environment.

Rainy Summer? Check Your Hay Quality

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Meet your livestock’s nutritional needs this winter by testing for hay quality now.

Cover Crop Now, Harvest More Later

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A study shows cover crops can improve crop yield, especially in drought-prone regions.

Got Drought? Wean Calves Early

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A USDA study shows that calves weaned early in drought-like conditions are more healthy for the start of winter.

New Apps Keep Your Horse Slim and Healthy

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Yes, there are even apps for horses. Manage hay costs and your horse’s weight with these two apps from the University of Minnesota.

Soil Quality and Stroke Risk: Are They Related?

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Research in South Carolina shows correlations between soil characteristics and incidences of stroke mortality, leaving open-ended questions for scientists.

Best Market Lamb? USDA Says Suffolks

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USDA evaluates and rates four sheep breeds for their production and market quality.

Watch Out—It’s Gonna Be a Cold One!

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Gear up your home and farm: The 2014 Farmers' Almanac predicts a frigid, snowy winter ahead.

A Win for the Bees: EPA Bans Certain Pesticides Near Colonies

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The EPA will require re-labeling of certain pesticides, prohibiting their use around areas where bees are active.

2 New Apples Blossom in Empire State

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A decade in the making, a Cornell apple breeder finally releases two new apple varieties to the fruit market, and they’re expected to be a hit.

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