'Darwinian Agriculture' explains how evolution can improve agriculture
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 16:31
in Earth & Climate
The largest drought in 50 years has severely damaged much of the nation's "corn belt" and is threatening the viability of Minnesota's 2012 corn crop. While an extreme, this summer's condition is a reminder of a larger challenge facing agriculture to use limited resources like water in an effective and sustainable manner.