Oats growing near plots of corn at Iowa State University's Marsden Farm, where researchers have studied long-term rotations of crops since 2001. AMES, Iowa – Longer, more diverse rotations of crops ...

Are we finally starting to see the adoption of labor-saving robots in agriculture? The short and unfulfilling summary answer is “It depends”. Undeniably, we are seeing clear signs of progress yet, ...

Agricultural systems are facing mounting challenges as rapid global change intensifies the frequency and severity of extreme events that threaten crop ...

As the world faces more climate variability and extremes in the face of global warming, sudden environmental changes add an extra layer of stress to food production in the United States and around the ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. Agriculture is facing daunting challenges. Not only are farmers expected to produce ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. Introduction: Extreme climate conditions exacerbated by ...