Agronomy

Pre-treating Miscanthus for biofuel production May 2013

Two University of Illinois scientists have developed an environmentally friendly and more economical way of pretreating Miscanthus for biofuel production. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Making hydrogen fuel from plants April 2013

A team of Virginia Tech researchers has discovered a way to extract large quantities of hydrogen from any plant to create biofuels. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Analyzing biomass genetics March 2013

A new tool from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory allows for quicker analysis of biomass to determine a samples genetics. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Canada plants record biotech crops February 2013

Canadian farmers planed almost 21 million acres of canola, more than 97 per cent of which was enriched through biotechnology. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Biosolids can increase soil phosphorus January 2013

USDA research has shown that applying biosolids to soil can increase the amount of phosphorus present for years. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Lower nitrogen losses with biofuel crops January 2013

Researchers at the University of Illinois have found that perennial biofuel crops have the ability to reduce nitrogen escape in the environment. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

University of Kentucky exploring the potential of switchgrass

Researchers with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service are exploring new possibilities for the energy crop, switchgrass. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Is it profitable to farm energy crops? November 2012

An agricultural economist has developed an online calculator for farmers to determine if they can/should switch to growing energy crops in their fields. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Canadian agriculture opportunities in green energy

According to the lastest issue of the FCC Knowledge Insider, Canada's agriculture industry is in a unique position to meet changing global energy demands. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Sizing up biomass from space

Forests biomass is thought to play a role in reducing the effects of global climate change and new research is using satellites to count & monitor the biomass. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Cold weather making a comeback October 2012

It appears that, after an extremely warm winter last year, cold weather will be making a comeback this year in Canada. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Purdue University to develop $5 million biofuel process

Purdue University researchers have received $5.2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a plant that can make biofuel products. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Alliance to support Atlantic agriculture

An alliance has been formed between The Value Chain Management Centre and Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. to support agriculture in the Atlantic region. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Grass biomass demonstration plant shows potential September 2012

A demonstration plant using native grasses grown for conservation, has been show to successfully fuel a boiler for heat and power. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Supply and demand push farmland values up in Canada

High commodity values and limited supply have pushed Canadian farmland values to new heights, says a Market Trends Report by RE/MAX. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

G20 to consider action on food prices

The G20 Nations, according to Russian representatives, will decide within the next month whether to take joint action on soaring grain prices. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Faculty of Agriculture joins Dalhousie family September 2012

The former Nova Scotia Agricultural College is now the Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture. The merger officially took place September 1, 2012. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Agri-Food think tank launches new website and services

The George Morris Centre has launched a new website, part of an emphasis on broader economic and policy issues, programming, management and more. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Feed industry blames biofuels for high prices July 2012

The International Feed Industry Federation targeted global biofuel production as the leading cause behind the surge in worldwide feed and food grain prices. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

USDA releases agroforestry guide

The USDA Forestry Service has released an agroforestry handbook entitled "Profitable Farms and Woodlands," for farmers and woodland owners. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

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