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Feb. 28, 9:23 AM
Clover improves soil quality, feeds biofuels crop
A four-leaf clover might bring good luck, but a stand of Kura clover can produce healthier soil—in the long run, according to a South Dakota State University study.
Feb. 1, 9:57 AM
Biofuels feedstock study supports billion-ton estimate
Analysis of up to seven years of production data gathered through the Regional Feedstock Partnership, established by the U.S. Department Energy and the Sun Grant Initiative supports the U.S. Department of Energy billon-ton annual production estimate by 2030.
Apr. 19, 4:40 PM
Plant scientists identify aphid-destroying wasps in cup plants
Entomologists will find it easier to identify parasitic wasps and their host aphids, thanks to the work of SDSU entomologist Paul Johnson and forage breeder Arvid Boe.