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January 05, 2016

Blizzard kills 15,000 cows in Texas
Chicago (AFP) Jan 4, 2016
A freak blizzard killed at least 15,000 dairy cows in the US state of Texas and for almost two days kept farmers from milking some of those that survived, officials said Monday. The brutal winter storm dumped heavy snow on the northern part of Texas on December 26. Farmers have not yet fully assessed the damage. "They're still trying to dig out, but at least it stopped snowing," Kirsten Voinis, a spokeswoman for the Texas Association of Dairymen, told AFP. Texas ranchers typically let their ... read more

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Restoring natural habitats across farms will boost CO2 sinks New research into the potential for sparing land from food production to balance greenhouse gas emissions has shown that emissions from the UK farming industry could be largely offset by 2050. This ... more		Manure applications elevate nitrogen accumulation and loss Nitrogen (N) is an essential nutrient for plant growth, and nitrogen fertilization - including the application of manures - is a major management strategy in agriculture across the globe. However, t ... more		The billion dollar game of strategy: The effect of farmers' decisions on pest control Researchers say that the actions of individual farmers should be considered when studying and modelling strategies of pest control. Research published in PLOS Computational Biology presents a ... more
				River ecosystems show 'incredible' initial recovery after dam removal A songbird species that flourishes on the salmon-rich side of dams in the western United States struggles when it tries to nest on the side closed off from the fish and the nutrients they leave behi ... more		Reducing CO2 footprint of desal crucial to achieving water sustainability GCC utility providers and businesses must invest in energy efficient water desalination to reduce the carbon footprint and hefty expenses associated with increased power consumption, urge experts. ... more

Water levels in Great Salt Lake's north arm hit historic low The north arm of the Great Salt Lake hit historically low levels for the second straight year. ... more		Genomes of early Irish settlers sequenced Scientists in Ireland have sequenced the genomes of some of the island nation's earliest settlers. ... more		A weakening forest buffer challenges EU climate goals Carbon 'offsets' aren't working. Here's a way to improve nature-based climate solutions Cosmic shield breakthrough could extend life of space solar cells		Record El Nino, climate change drive extreme weather Deadly extreme weather on at least five continents is driven in large part by a record-breaking El Nino, but climate change is a likely booster too, experts said Monday. ... more
				Same growth rate for farming, non-farming prehistoric people Prehistoric human populations of hunter-gatherers in a region of North America grew at the same rate as farming societies in Europe, according to a new radiocarbon analysis involving researchers fro ... more		How LED lighting treatments affect greenhouse tomato quality To satisfy increasing consumer demand for locally grown, fresh tomatoes during off-seasons, greenhouse tomato growers often need to rely on supplemental lighting. Tomato growers are looking to light ... more

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Belgian chocolatier goes 'bean-to-bar' for best taste Chuao, Baracoa, Hacienda Rio Peripa: when it comes to cocoa beans, it turns out there are vintages just like there are for fine wines, says Belgian chocolate maker Benoit Nihant. ... more		In Greenland, hopes for climate change to boost economy As the world struggles to limit climate change, some people in Greenland hope to cash in on rising temperatures with new species to fish, innovative exports and advances in farming. ... more		Malaysian bauxite rush brings wealth, and worries Malaysian farmer Surin Beris's palm plantation has been razed and bulldozers are tearing into its red soil, releasing potentially hazardous dust into the environment - yet he couldn't be happier. ... more		Growing crops on organic soils increases greenhouse gas emissions Growing agricultural crops on organic (peat) soils is not good for the climate. When organic soils are drained and cultivated the organic matter in the soil will decompose which leads to emissions o ... more

	Wild bee decline threatens US crop production The first national study to map U.S. wild bees suggests they're disappearing in many of the country's most important farmlands - including California's Central Valley, the Midwest's corn belt, and t ... more		Dartmouth study sheds light on lake evaporation under changing climate Dartmouth scientists have shown for the first time how winds blowing across lakes affect the chemical makeup of water vapor above and evaporated from lakes, which may aid research into past and pres ... more

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Plasticulture system offers alternative for cabbage producers

Biochar suitable substrate for soilless hydroponic tomatoes

Deep core of African lake gives insight to ancient lake levels, biodiversity

Pigs that are resistant to incurable disease developed at University of Missouri

Scientists create first map of the wheat epigenome

Models overestimate rainfall increases due to climate change

Nature, not humans, has greater influence on Colorado River Basin

New process turns decades into hours for mining-water purification

US Pacific Northwest's extreme rainfall tallied by NASA's IMERG

Emissions set to soar as love of steak takes off in Asia

Plant growth enhanced by increased CO2 with significant variations

Feeding food waste to pigs could save vast swathes of threatened forest and savannah

Irish police go hi-tech to combat Christmas tree thieves

QUT scientists unlock secrets of Aussie 'resurrection' grass

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