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News in Brief Agriculture
The U.S. is still using many pesticides that are banned in other countries
In 2016, the United States used millions of kilograms of pesticides that are banned or being phased out in the European Union, Brazil and China.
By Maria Temming | 8:00am, June 10, 2019
Chiasson, Ricci and Snorkel
Feature | Agriculture
Can Silicon Valley entrepreneurs make crickets the next chicken?
By Susan Milius | 7:00am, May 02, 2019
Silverleaf whiteflies
News | Agriculture
A major crop pest can make tomato plants lie to their neighbors
By Susan Milius | 6:00am, April 04, 2019
Prosecco vineyard
Science Stats | Agriculture
Prosecco production takes a toll on northeast Italy’s environment
By Cassie Martin | 1:28pm, January 18, 2019
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Science Visualized | Agriculture
This honeybee parasite may be more of a fat stealer than a bloodsucker
By Susan Milius | 1:15pm, January 18, 2019
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News | Agriculture
A new way to genetically tweak photosynthesis boosts plant growth
By Maria Temming | 2:00pm, January 03, 2019
screwworm fly
50 Years Ago | Agriculture
50 years ago, screwworm flies inspired a new approach to insect control
By Kyle Plantz | 7:00am, November 23, 2018
male flowers and bees
News | Agriculture
Hemp fields offer a late-season pollen source for stressed bees
By Susan Milius | 6:00am, November 19, 2018
thale cress
News | Agriculture
Plants engineered to always be on alert don’t grow well
By Jennifer Leman | 4:09pm, October 22, 2018
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News in Brief | Agriculture
Add beer to the list of foods threatened by climate change
By Jennifer Leman | 1:43pm, October 15, 2018
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