Getting rice to chill in the wake of a warming planet
As temperature and precipitation patterns shift with a changing climate, growers may explore new territories that may leave rice, in particular, vulnerable to cold sensitivity. Our cover story this month explores how advances in rice genetics are helping scientists develop more resilient crops capable of thriving in increasingly unpredictable conditions.
Strengthening the ASA–ICCA partnership to advance common interests
The American Society of Agronomy and the International Certified Crop Adviser (ICCA) Program are working toward strengthening the value, recognition, and impact of the CCA credential, which is a key objective of the new ICCA Strategic Plan. The organizations aim to expand professional development, connect research more directly to on-farm application, and better serve both advisers and farmers.
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Cast your vote March 2–April 2: ASA, CSSA, and SSSA elections
Your voice matters in our Societies, and now is the time to make it heard. Embrace the opportunity to influence the future of our Society leadership by participating in the upcoming elections for president-elect, board of directors, division/section chairs-elect, and community vice leader.
Root-zone enrichment targets in the southeastern United States
A scientist with the USDA-ARS in Raleigh, NC compiled a unique set of calculations on total and root-zone enrichment stocks of soil organic carbon, nitrogen, and soil-test biological activity across a diversity of land uses, management, and soil types throughout North Carolina and surrounding states. Target soil health values were developed in three broad soil textural groups. This database of 1470 observations serves as a reference for evaluating the 0- to 12-inch depth characteristics of soil carbon, nitrogen, and biological activity.
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Down to Earth
Our Down to Earth section publishes food, farming, and environmental concepts and research in language that is easy to understand by all, including those without formal scientific training. Visit us each week as we continue to add more sections and content.
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Government shutdown looms
Despite several weeks of positive movement on the government funding front, another government shutdown appears imminent as the January 30 deadline approaches.
Optimizing genomic selection in strawberry
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If plant breeding were a poker game, you’d have to play a lot of hands to beat the house. Quantitative genetics hopes to give players an advantage by recognizing patterns that can point to future success. In strawberry, a genetically complex and labor-intensive plant, this is particularly important. In this episode of the Field, Lab, Earth podcast, Dr. Joshua Sleper discusses his work using quantitative genetics to help give strawberry breeders a hand.
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