Latest News From John Buckner

Researchers at North Carolina State University and USDA–Agricultural Research Service (USDA–ARS) are studying the way carbon moves in and out of the soil and its role in how much carbon dioxide (CO2) is released into the atmosphere.

The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) had reason to celebrate 30 years of success this fall.

By using crop residue you can reduce erosion potential, increase water storage capacity and, with tillage and rotation tweaking, create a nitrogen credit for future crops by building organic matter.

Supersized ships might spur trade opportunities.

Upper Mississippi’s lock-and-dam decision dilemma.

The bin building boom strengthens the grain supply chain.

Midwest water quality research on hypoxia management is a work in progress.

California researchers have found a way to triple the amount of starch that is stored in plant stems.

Will a balance of power temper success?

Facing our challenges to guarantee our competitive edge

Northern Plains farmers could soon have winter wheat options available.