Alfalfa compound boosts crop yields in field trials
Michigan State University scientists report field tests this summer showing trace amounts of triacontanol, a natural alfalfa derivative, raising yields in navy beans, sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, radishes, and asparagus by 8 to 63 percent. Researchers caution results vary with environment and timing, with ongoing trials and interest from industry.
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Michigan
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Council For the Advancement of Science
Rockefeller University
Michigan State
East Lansing
Purdue University
Princeton
Birds detect unseen infrasound from distant weather and seas
Birds can sense infrasound too low for humans, generated by wind, storms, weather fronts, ocean waves and earthquakes. The Vermont Institute of Natural Science notes infrasound travels thousands of miles with little loss of power, allowing a bird over western New York to sense New England ocean breakers, Adirondack winds, and an advancing Lake Ontario storm.
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Vermont Institute of Natural Science
New York State
New England
Adirondacks
Lake Ontario
Amish show higher milk yield per acre with lower energy use
A study led by Warren A. Johnson finds Old Order Amish in central Pennsylvania produce 4 percent more milk per acre than neighboring farms while using 83 percent less energy. Differences across states reflect soil and landscape. Nebraska and Illinois Amish vary in tech use and productivity. The researchers caution energy shortages could favor labor and efficiency if key inputs stay available.
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U.S. Agriculture
Warren A. Johnson
San Diego State University
Johnson
Victor Stoltzfus
Eastern Illinois University
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Illinois
Wisconsin
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How-to Christmas Happening at St Francis de Sales
The Bennington County Extension Homemakers sponsor a Holiday Happening on Thursday Nov. 17 at St. Francis de Sales Parish Center from 2 4 p.m. and 7 9 p.m. Demonstrations include Christmas tree decorating by Margaret Swanson and Carol Pizzo and wrapping ideas by Wallie Piece. Kay Strassburg will share last minute gift ideas and Deborah Goff discusses appliances to know before buying. Gingerbread houses by Martha Williamson and Avis Whitman are on display. A 50 cent donation supports costs. Open to the public.
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Bennington County
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Kay Strassburg
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Wallie
Extension Homemaker Club
Martha Williamson
Avis Whitman
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