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Jan 16, 2025 | phys.org | Cambridge Press

Research appearing in the journal Weed Science shows promise for controlling herbicide-resistant weeds in soybean fields by using a seed impact mill at harvest. When installed on a combine, this harvest weed-seed control system (HWSC) mechanically damages weed seeds as they move through the mill to render them non-viable.

Jan 13, 2025 | phys.org | Cambridge Press

Recently published research in the journal Weed Science shows that planting soybeans in a green, living cover crop provides effective control for some of the nation's most troublesome weeds when integrated with pre-emergence (PRE) herbicides. More specifically, planting soybean over a cereal rye cover crop demonstrates an effective practice to both produce soybean and to suppress two problematic Amaranthus weed species: waterhemp and Palmer amaranth.

Nov 29, 2024 | scitechdaily.com | Cambridge Press

Scientists are revolutionizing construction by incorporating cyanobacteria into sand-based materials. This biodesign approach enhances sustainability and structural strength while introducing eco-friendly innovations. Credit: SciTechDaily.comResearchers have grown bacteria in sand-based materials, merging biology and architecture to create sustainable building practices.

Nov 26, 2024 | phys.org | Cambridge Press

Farmers and land-managers seeking to reduce their herbicide applications now have another promising option via machine-vision technology. That's the summary from a recently published research article in Weed Technology.

Nov 19, 2024 | finance.minyanville.com | Cambridge Press

The controversial global trend of manifesting sparked the choice of Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year 2024. “Manifest” was looked up almost 130,000 times on the Cambridge Dictionary website, making it one of the most-viewed words of 2024.