by Admin | Aug 24, 2020 | LTAR News
Every day, the global population increases by around 200,000 people. Most live in urban areas, so for perspective, imagine a city the size of Seattle sprouting every four days, or a new Tokyo every month. By 2050, Earth is projected to be home to ten billion people.... by Admin | Apr 21, 2020 | LTAR News
Earth Day is a good time to demonstrate support for environmental protection. One thing we can all agree on is that we all want safe and nutritious food to eat, fresh water to drink, and clean air to breathe. Thanks to agriculture, it not only provides us food, but... by Admin | Apr 14, 2020 | LTAR Events
The 2020 Annual LTAR Meeting will take place virtually and will be hosted by the Kellogg Biological Station Location: Virtually at Hickory Corners, MI Date: April 28th and 29th 2020 by Admin | Jul 26, 2019 | LTAR News
By 2050, the world’s population is expected to grow to more than 9 billion people, posing a critical challenge to agriculture in the United States and globally to provide enough food, feed, fiber, and fuel to sustain us. To provide the data to help meet these... by Admin | Jun 12, 2019 | LTAR News
Lincoln, Neb. — Scientists from across the country converged in Lincoln June 4-6 for the annual meeting of the Long-term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) Network. The meeting was co-hosted by the Agricultural Research Division (ARD) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln... by Admin | Aug 1, 2017 | LTAR News
Providing a safe and plentiful food supply for a growing population poses a critical challenge to agriculture in the United States and around the globe. In the face of challenges that include population increase, changing climate, excess nutrients, and invasive... by Admin | Feb 23, 2016 | LTAR News
Some of the world’s most unique cacti, reptiles and plants reside right here in the United States among our nation’s lush watersheds and rangelands. Their ability to survive and thrive provide clues to preserving a diverse, sustainable habitat well into the future.... by Admin | Dec 28, 2014 | LTAR News
Today is Earth Day, which gives us the opportunity to celebrate the magnificence of our planet. It’s a day to observe and support our environmental commitment to our planet now and in the future. USDA scientists play an important role in protecting our environment. ... by Admin | Sep 14, 2014 | LTAR News
Hoping to emulate the success and ambition of ecological research networks, such as theNational Ecological Observatory Network (NEON), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is creating a network of long-term agricultural research sites. This week, the...
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