A new study has revealed that earthworms are likely the primary source of high PFAS levels found in eggs from backyard chickens near a chemical plant in the Netherlands. The findings, which have prompted a nationwide investigation, challenge previous assumptions about the source of PFAS contamination in local food production.
Scientists have successfully engineered plants to produce essential nutrients typically found only in animal-based foods using synthetic biology techniques.
A recent study reveals that soil bacteria play a crucial role in enhancing flower attractiveness to pollinators, particularly in nutrient-poor environments. This discovery challenges conventional wisdom about soil management and opens new avenues for sustainable agriculture and ecosystem conservation.
Company invests in new farms in Guatemala and Costa Rica with future plans in Africa and Asia to boost coffee productivity, profitability, and climate resilience.
While 1.9 million acres were lost to cropland in 2022, this marks an improvement from the previous decade's average, highlighting the potential for positive change through collaborative efforts between policymakers, conservationists, and businesses.
Wabash Valley Resources Secures $1.5 Billion DOE Loan
This funding will support the development of the world’s first carbon-negative ammonia production facility in West Terre Haute, Indiana, utilizing advanced carbon capture and sequestration technology.
From Air to Plate: Producing Essential Nutrients with Clean Energy
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EPA Awards $3.2 Million to Texas Universities for Groundbreaking Research on PFAS in Agriculture
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $3.2 million in research grants to Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University to investigate PFAS contamination in agriculture. These studies will focus on understanding how PFAS chemicals accumulate in crops and livestock and explore innovative strategies for reducing exposure, ensuring the sustainability and health of farming communities nationwide.
Fighting for the Future of Eastern Hemlocks
As the hemlock woolly adelgid continues its destructive spread, a million-dollar grant awarded to scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst by the Department of Energy aims to uncover why some trees resist the pest better than others.
<strong>The cocoa pod husk, which constitutes up to 75% of the cocoa pod, is typically discarded but now finds new life in whole-fruit chocolate production. </strong>(Credit: Unsplash.com)
Whole-Fruit Chocolate: A Sweet Revolution in Sustainability and Nutrition
A groundbreaking study has unveiled a innovative chocolate production process that promises to transform the cocoa industry. Researchers have developed a method to create "whole-fruit chocolate" by …
<strong>Sweat bees, tiny insects often mistaken for flies, are attracted to human perspiration and can drink sweat for its salt content. Despite their small size (some species are less than 1/4 inch long), these metallic-colored bees are important pollinators for many wildflowers and crops.</strong>(Photo Credit: Unsplash.com)
Pesticide Use Linked to Sharp Decline in Wild Bee Populations
A study published in Nature Sustainability has revealed a strong correlation between pesticide use and declining wild bee populations in the United States. The research indicates that some wild bee …
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