Yeast strain could reduce cellulosic ethanol costs

Yeast strain could reduce cellulosic ethanol costs

A new strain of yeast that could help streamline cellulosic ethanol costs and production has been developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers.

Super grains

Super grains

Two South American grains are being studied for their potential integration into Ontario farms.

Keeping apples fresher, longer

Keeping apples fresher, longer

After over a decade of research and planning, B.C. based OSF has won BIOTECanada’s Golden Leaf Award for innovation developing a new product.

Calling it in

Calling it in

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have been investigating the mechanism behind the rooster’s signature crow.

User-friendly phosphorus management program

User-friendly phosphorus management program

A more comprehensive and consistent system for modeling phosphorus loss is now available, thanks to work by scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Canadian Wheat Alliance formed
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Super grains

Plant Genetics

Canadian Wheat Alliance formed
Yeast strain could reduce cellulosic ethanol costs
Canola breeding program receives funding
Simplot seeks biotech potato approval
New plant discoveries could ease food and fuel demands
Europe needs genetically engineered crops, scientists say

Environment Research

Canadian Government to Provide Money for Environmental Projects
UW wins greenhouse gas grant
Air-quality solutions ― despite the activists
Prospero – a challenge to traditional farming
Nix the nitrogen
Sugar beets - an alternative to petrochemicals?
Early diamondback moth infestations a puzzle
Has ‘Peak Farmland’ arrived?
Saskatchewan agricultural plastics recycling program planned
Nuffield Canada selects scholars for 2013
Twenty-one students begin Alltech Graduate Program
Improving production efficiencies in canola

Manure Management

Delaware NM Commission releases 2012 report
Webcast on mono-slope barns May 17
UW wins greenhouse gas grant
Using grid soil sampling to guide manure application
ISU student places third for manure, GHG research
Greener milk: Making cows’ N intake efficient

Poultry Research

New research shows benefits of eggs
Breeding better chicken website launched
Calling it in
Research Centre offers fresh eggs
Nurturing an Early Interest
CPRC Update - May 2013

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