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Spring has arrived weeks early in the South. Flowers are blooming, and that could be a problem.

Feb. 13, 2020

Thanks to an abnormally warm winter, green leaves are sprouting and flower buds are bursting weeks early across the Southeast this year. Spring has sprung prematurely, and depending on the weather during the next two months, this could have detrimental effects on this vegetation.

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USA National Phenology Network Aids Management of Pest Insects With Life-Stage Forecast Maps

Feb. 12, 2020

Insect pests cause billions of dollars in damage each year and they spread numerous dangerous diseases. If professionals attempting to control pest insect species had information about when those species reached the developmental stages at which they are most vulnerable to control measures, management efforts could be more economical, more effective, and less damaging to nontarget species and the environment.

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Study: One-Third of Plant and Animal Species Could be Gone in 50 Years

Feb. 12, 2020

University of Arizona researchers studied recent extinctions from climate change to estimate the loss of plant and animal species by 2070. Their results suggest that as many as one in three species could face extinction unless warming is reduced.

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Greenhouse Vegetable Education Abounds in Arizona

Feb. 12, 2020

The University of Arizona’s Annual Greenhouse Crop Production and Engineering Design Short Course is fast approaching. The event takes place March 2-6 at the University of Arizona Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC), is focused on vegetable production and includes three full days of lectures, one day of hands-on training workshops at CEAC, and an optional commercial greenhouse tour. 

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When in Doubt About Your Vegetable Crop, Scout it Out

Feb. 12, 2020

Insect pests can be a grower’s worst enemy, so high-quality, leafy vegetables often depend on insecticides. But to use insecticides cost-effectively, growers must apply only when there is a need. Thus, scouting fields for insect pests plays an important role in making informed management decisions.

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These 10 Women Are Changing the Way We Talk About Science

Feb. 11, 2020

Follow 10 Women in Science and find out why their contributions matter so much!

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In Australia's burning forests, signs we've passed a global warming tipping point

Feb. 11, 2020

"Nobody saw it coming this soon," one scientist said. "It's likely the forests won't be coming back as we know them."

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Birch trees surrounded by yellow leaves

Spring Is Here... But It's Still Winter

Feb. 11, 2020

We’re more than a month out from the official start of spring, but that hasn’t stopped it from popping up earlier than expected.

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Researchers: Synthetic Chemicals in Soils are 'Ticking Time Bomb'

Feb. 11, 2020

Synthetic chemicals that were released into the environment for the first time 80 years ago have been linked to harmful health effects, and more of them are migrating slowly from the soil, according to University of Arizona research.

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Researchers to Study Viability of Vertically Farming Leafy Greens

Feb. 11, 2020

As the global population is projected to reach nearly 10 billion by the year 2050, the demand to sustainably produce healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables is more pressing than ever.

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