A PennState researcher is working on developing corn varieties which more efficiently use nitrogen fertilizer.
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Researcher working on corn varieties that need less nitrogen
(via americanfuels.blogspot.com)
Submitted by mus302 on Sun, 2008-03-16 04:30. | Tags: food | corn | fertilizer | research

Fueled By Cancer Fears, Organic Lawn Care Grows
(via www.thedailygreen.com)
More homeowners are turning to natural yards, as the industry matures, learns and expands. Studies have found that people exposed to pesticides had a 70 percent higher incidence of Parkinson ’s disease, while golf course superintendents have high cancer rates. Now, there are many more options for homeowners to go organic gradually.
Submitted by socialpyramid on Thu, 2007-08-23 14:09. | Tags: take action | backyard | Cancer | chemicals | fertilizer | herbicides | lawn care | organic | pesticides | run off | toxins | weeds | yard